Also known as: Auditor-General reports
Constitutional oversight body that audits public finances and whose findings trigger parliamentary scrutiny of government spending and school management.
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The Standard
… Churches should also learn to interpret reports by the Auditor-General and Controller of Budget. …
Church must count cost of morality and demand public accountabilityCitizen Digital
… It cites the Auditor-General's earlier concerns about missing agreements and documentation, an EPRA official's acknowledgement that the switch from open tender brought higher premiums, and parliamentary calls for an audit. …
The fuel price shocker: What Kenyans should brace forCapital News
… The meeting was chaired by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, who also chairs the CCIO, with discussions focusing on accountability, sound governance and responsible management of public resources. …
EACC, oversight bodies seek stronger accountability in public serviceThe Standard
… Auditor-General questions Further concerns about the management and construction of Dallas Social Hall emerged in the Auditor-General's report for the 2024/2025 financial year. …
Obey court decision, septuagenarian tells Mbarire, Embu CountyCitizen Digital
… The Auditor-General and Parliament do have roles. But audits happen after money is spent, and the Controller's job is to guard the gate before money leaves. …
This wonder woman Margaret Nyakang’oCapital News
… According to the Auditor-General’s findings, the county deposited Sh96 million with SBM Bank in 2019, but only Sh55.3 million had been disbursed to six beneficiaries. …
Senate questions Machakos County over Sh96mn car, mortgage scheme depositCapital News
… The Controller of Budget, however, said the county had not provided a detailed explanation of how the reconciliation produced the reduction and called for the matter to be reported to the Auditor-General. …
County billions: Tracking the journey from allocation to service deliveryCitizen Digital
… Some, including Cabinet Secretaries, have argued that the Controller should have no issue with the funds because they have their own establishing legislation, which provides for oversight by Parliament and the Auditor-General. …
SAM'S SENSE: Funds accountability- please explainThe Standard
… The reports by the Auditor-General have flagged multiple top-tier schools for flouting the Ministry of Education’s annual fee caps and collecting fees far above the Ministry of Education's approved mandatory annual cap of Sh53,580 per student under the guise of "Parents Associati …
Inside the financial rot of top national schoolsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeParliament’s scrutiny of the Auditor-General’s report on public secondary schools has exposed inconsistencies in capitation funding, student enrolment figures and the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS). …
Inside Parliament's probe into secondary school fees and capitationAn opinion piece argues that the Church should require transparent, countable accounting for public resources and government claims, emphasizing that verifiable numbers—not adjectives or testimony—are essential to integrity and that Kenya's Constitution mandates public accountability as a duty.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the Church should require transparent, countable accounting for public resources and government claims, emphasizing that verifiable numbers—not adjectives or testimony—are essential to integrity and that Kenya's Constitution mandates public accountability as a duty.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority raised pump prices effective October 15, with Super Petrol and Diesel increasing by about 6 and 4.5 per cent respectively in Nairobi, and Kerosene jumping nearly 15 per cent. The regulator attributed the increases to rising import costs, with the average landed cost of Super Petrol rising 11.81 per cent and Diesel 11.32 per cent in September.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and heads of independent oversight institutions met to discuss stronger coordination on accountability, transparency, and prudent use of public resources. The meeting, chaired by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, focused on strengthening inter-institutional cooperation and improving public service delivery.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
A 76-year-old widow in Embu is waiting for implementation of an Environment and Land Court order to demolish Dallas Social Hall, which was built on a public access road to her home and declared illegal and unlawful. The dispute dates back to 2017, and she has been forced to seek passage through a neighbour's property to reach her house.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Margaret Nyakang'o, a career accountant and CPA, was appointed Controller of Budget in December 2019 by President Uhuru Kenyatta, becoming the second person to hold the constitutional office. By law, no public funds can be released without her approval.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate questioned the Machakos County Government over Sh96 million held by SBM Bank as security for an employee car and mortgage scheme since 2019, with no interest earned. The Auditor-General found that only Sh55.3 million of the deposited funds had been disbursed to six beneficiaries, while employees were also required to provide personal collateral.
29 September 2026 · Capital News →
Counties received Sh415 billion as equitable share of nationally raised revenue for 2025/26, with combined approved budgets reaching Sh603.72 billion including conditional allocations and local revenue. Of this, 36 per cent was budgeted for development and 64 per cent for recurrent expenditure.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
Dr. Margaret Nyakang'o, the Controller of Budget, has raised concerns that various government special funds—including the National Infrastructure Fund, Sovereign Wealth Fund, Social Health Insurance Fund, Primary Healthcare Fund, and Affordable Housing Levy Fund—are operating outside the regular constitutional framework of checks and balances for public finance oversight.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Audit reports have exposed top national schools collecting fees far above the Ministry of Education's approved annual cap of Sh53,580 per student, as well as charging unauthorised levies, spending money without proper documentation, and failing to collect fees owed by students.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over inconsistencies in capitation funding, student enrolment figures, and the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) after reviewing the Auditor-General's report on public secondary schools. The committee is exploring whether the secondary school fee structure should be reviewed, as several national schools have sought additional fees from parents above the approved Sh53,000 annual amount, citing rising costs and inflation.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament grilled principals of six national schools in Nairobi over findings in the Auditor-General's report.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee has raised concerns about secondary school underfunding due to discrepancies between capitation disbursements and student enrollment numbers, and wants the Ministry of Education to review whether fee structures should be adjusted. An Auditor-General's report found several national schools are charging parents additional fees above approved amounts, citing rising costs and inflation.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School in Nyeri has been ordered to explain a Sh1 million investment in the Nairobi Securities Exchange after MPs questioned why it earned only Sh5,381 in dividends in a year. The school also failed to immediately provide investment documents or evidence of National Treasury approval.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto assented to four Bills including the Public Finance Management Amendment Bill, the Air Passenger Service Charge Amendment Bill, the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill, and the Trust Administration Bill. The Public Finance Management Amendment Bill is intended to strengthen accountability and oversight of government funds, create a standardized mechanism for grants to county governments, and introduce penalties for accounting officers who fail to implement assembly committee resolutions.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has signed the Public Finance Management Amendment Bill 2025, which introduces penalties for public entities that fail to implement recommendations from the Auditor-General and Controller of Budget, and shortens the period for submitting financial statements.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee is investigating payments by national secondary schools to the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESHA), with some schools paying as much as Sh6 million. The committee wants to establish whether KESHA is legally entitled to receive public funds and whether its activities are subject to audit by the Auditor-General.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over financial management in Kenya's national schools, citing growing fee arrears, unauthorised borrowing and weak procurement practices. The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, found that some schools have accumulated outstanding fees dating back more than a decade, with debts in the millions of shillings.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece contends that while President William Ruto's Katiba Day speech defended constitutionalism and called for an audit of the 2010 Constitution's implementation, the document's promise of transforming governance and safeguarding citizens' rights remains an unfinished national project sixteen years after adoption.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Public Accounts Committee is scrutinizing the Auditor-General's report for basic education.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Public Accounts Committee has questioned whether learner enrolment data used by the Government to allocate billions in education capitation is accurate, warning that inaccurate records could lead to wastage of public funds. The Auditor-General flagged unconfirmed capitation payments under three free education programmes totalling Sh103.99 billion and found no documentary evidence that learner data in the National Education Management Information System had been verified by Sub-County Education Offices before funds were released.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lawmakers have questioned the Insurance Regulatory Authority's payment of Sh342.8 million to a law firm following a dispute over legal fees. The payment also included Sh79.8 million in interest that accrued after IRA delayed settling an earlier court award, and arose from a disagreement over fees for representing the regulator in a legal dispute involving a liquidated insurance company.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Members of Parliament have called for tougher action against rogue auctioneers accused of using goons and excessive force to seize property, citing weak enforcement and inadequate penalties that leave Kenyans vulnerable to intimidation and financial losses. The National Assembly Public Investments Committee questioned the Auctioneers Licensing Board over its regulatory record, with committee chair Dick Maungu urging decisive action against unlicensed practitioners operating outside the law.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The government has attributed a Sh10.85 billion difference between the initial Sh35 billion estimate for Talanta Sports City Stadium and the contract value to taxes, import-related charges, and other costs not included in the original University of Nairobi Enterprise Services concept design.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee questioned Kenya Law Reform Commission officials over Sh20.6 million spent on commission activities against an approved budget of Sh18.5 million between 2018/19 and 2024/25, with the Auditor-General finding the institution failed to follow budget reallocation procedures. The commission also exceeded its repairs and maintenance budget by about Sh400,000.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Public Investments Committee examined the Auditor-General's reports on state agencies.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans focus too heavily on the presidency while neglecting the 384 parliamentary seats, and contends that the 13th Parliament has failed in representation and oversight, often siding with the Executive rather than holding it accountable.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has been unanimously elected Vice Chairperson of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, replacing Johnes Mwaruma who was reassigned. The committee oversees county government financial accountability and audits.
6 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Public Accounts Committee is examining the Auditor-General's report on the State Department for Energy's accounts.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Senate Committee met with the Controller of Budget and the Auditor-General to discuss public debt.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County Government has saved an estimated KSh8.48 billion over the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years by reducing reliance on external law firms and strengthening its internal legal department. The county's in-house advocates handled 84 of 174 court cases during the review period, with 47 decided in the county's favour.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →