News
Gachagua urges legal push for audit of Northern Kenya funds since 2013
During an interview on Thursday, Gachagua said the audit should include all disbursements from the Constituency Development Fund and the Equalisation Fund.
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Business
Counties warned as 79 public funds expire, putting programmes at risk
The report shows that several counties continue to operate funds beyond their legal life, exposing them to audits and potential legal action. Section 116 of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2012, allows counties to set up public funds with approval from the county executive committee and county assembly. According to Regulation 197(1)(i) of the PFM (County Governments) Regulations, 2015, a fund can only last ten years unless formally extended by the county assembly. If not renewed, the funds automatically expire.
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Naivasha–Kisumu SGR, urban transport projects set for funding under new Cabinet-backed model
The plan covers Phase 2B of the Naivasha–Kisumu SGR, the proposed SGR extension to Uganda, and the Nairobi Railway City Central Station. The Cabinet said these projects place rail transport at the centre of the country’s transport network and regional integration plans.
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Political parties flagged over misuse of Sh601 million from State fund
Among the worst performers was the Kenya African National Union (Kanu), which recorded the highest unsupported balances at Sh212,743,031. This comprised trade payables of Sh37,352,734 and borrowings or loans worth Sh175,390,297, none of which were backed by documentation.
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Auditor reveals civil servants paid by both national and county governments
The report highlights cases where employees appeared on more than one payroll, a practice outlawed by Article 77 of the Constitution and reinforced by the Leadership and Integrity Act, which bars full-time state officers from holding any other paid employment due to conflict of interest.
Crime
Court adjourns plea bargain in Obado’s Sh505m corruption case
Obado is facing trial alongside his four children and 11 other individuals. They are accused of embezzling public funds while he was governor of Migori County.
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Tough measures loom for counties with growing debts and audit failures
Senator Moses Kajwang’, who chairs PAC committee, said CPAC is compiling a list of counties with serious financial irregularities to recommend to the Treasury for possible withholding of funds.
Health and Wellness
Unqualified workers face arrest over UHC payroll fraud
Health CS Aden Duale Duale said preliminary findings had uncovered thousands of irregular hires who have been illegally drawing salaries from the programme.
News
Senate orders crackdown on Governors using public funds for self-branding
The directive follows a petition tabled before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations by Laban Omusundi, the Executive Director of the Grassroots Civilian Oversight Initiative and a resident of Nakuru County.
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Counties blow budgets on pay, ignore services
According to the Controller of Budget’s 2024-25 budget implementation review, none of the 47 counties used more than 50 per cent of their development budgets in the first nine months of the financial year.