Constitutional office that audits government finances, reports on public debt, county spending irregularities, and institutional financial management across Kenya.
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… otesters who confronted the French president at the University of Nairobi's Taifa Hall were reacting to the alleged diversion of Sh7.3 billion from Kenya's Fuel Levy Fund to pay French firms following the cancellation of the Rironi-Mau Summit highway contract."The Auditor General …
Gachagua to Macron, Guterres: 'Your host Ruto is Kenya's greatest threat'Citizen Digital
… But when the Controller of Budget or the Auditor General reports that certain institutions spent more money outside the budget or on non-priority areas, every politician jolted by such must discount the figures and assign names. …
SAM’S SENSE: Count the differenceThe Standard
… Cherargei called for a comprehensive audit by the Auditor General on all public resources allocated to Kenyatta, with findings to be submitted to Parliament within 60 days.“This House recommends the revocation, variation or reallocation of budgetary provisions relating to the ben …
Senator Cherargei tables motion to slash Uhuru's retirement benefitsThe Standard
… Cherargei called for a comprehensive audit by the Auditor General on all public resources allocated to Kenyatta, with findings to be submitted to Parliament within 60 days.“This House recommends the revocation, variation or reallocation of budgetary provisions relating to the ben …
Muturi scolds UDA over vilification campaign against former President UhuruThe Standard
… The groups also urged legislators to protect the independence of oversight institutions, such as the Controller of Budget and the Auditor General, from interference by the executive."The parliament should ensure that both the Sovereign Wealth Fund and National Infrastructure Fund …
Lobby groups seeks withdrawal of Sovereign Wealth Fund BillThe Standard
… Over the past 5 years, the government disbursed Sh60 billion NGCDF bursaries, benefiting about 1.3M learners every year.An Auditor General Report (OAG) of the NG-CDF revealed that about 73 per cent of the sampled 570 beneficiaries received multiple bursaries from different scheme …
Government moves to consolidate bursaries for free educationThe Standard
… g to Wanjigi, Article 206 of the Constitution requires all borrowed funds to pass through the Consolidated Fund before expenditure."By keeping this money off the official books in a separate account, the Treasury is bypassing the Controller of Budget, blinding the Auditor General …
Wanjigi calls for freeze of Treasury's Sh150bn 'shadow account'Citizen Digital
Auditor General flags missing land title deeds in affordable housing projects By Emmanuel Too April 29, 2026 10:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Auditor General’s special audit repor …
Auditor General flags missing land title deeds in affordable housing projectsThe Standard
… That is a requirement of the law.The Auditor General has repeatedly revealed that county governments waste money, misuse allocations, and in some cases, funds simply vanish. …
Put end to standoff between senators and governors over accountabilityThe Auditor General and Controller of Budget have raised concerns over escalating debt burden as the Government increasingly relies on borrowing to finance its budget. The Auditor General has flagged emerging and hidden types of debt such as securitisation of revenues, contingent and pension liabilities not ordinarily included in public debt discussions.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Auditor General and Controller of Budget have raised concerns over escalating debt burden as the Government increasingly relies on borrowing to finance its budget. The Auditor General has flagged emerging and hidden types of debt such as securitisation of revenues, contingent and pension liabilities not ordinarily included in public debt discussions.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly Finance Committee said it will require East African Development Bank directors and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to appear before it to explain the bank's operations and required disbursements. The committee Chairman Kuria Kimani said the Committee must ensure the proposed amendment bill does not breach the Constitution and that EADB, if undertaking banking transactions, should be subject to Central Bank of Kenya supervision.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Anyang Nyong'o responded to the Auditor General's queries regarding the fiscal year 2025/26.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Treasury bypassed Parliament to access expensive domestic debt, with interest payments on local loans reaching Sh861.7 billion and comprising 82 per cent of total debt-servicing costs in the year to June 2025, while foreign debt service accounted for Sh183.6 billion or 18 per cent. According to the Auditor General's report, local debt has become more than three times as expensive as foreign borrowing.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Treasury bypassed Parliament to tap expensive domestic debt, resulting in Sh861.7 billion in interest payments, or 82 per cent of total debt-servicing costs in the year to June 2025. Local debt servicing has become more than three times as expensive as foreign borrowing, according to a new Auditor General report.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru County has lost over Sh300 million in court cases between 2024 and 2026 because the county government failed to defend itself in multiple disputes, according to court records and audit reports. The Auditor General Report flagged poor management in handling legal cases, and the trend has continued into 2025/2026, with Sh120 million of the total awarded to litigants and law firms in sampled cases.
20 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Auditor General has reported irregular contract changes, unauthorised cost increases, and overpayments in multi-billion-shilling real estate developments in Kisumu and Nairobi managed by the Local Authorities Provident Fund, putting county workers' pensions at risk.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
A parliamentary watchdog committee has summoned former Kenyatta University Vice Chancellors Prof. Olive Mugenda and Prof. Paul Wainaina to appear over audit queries relating to an alleged Sh6.2 billion loss of public funds. The summons concerns a special audit by the Auditor General covering the 2018/2019 to 2020/2021 financial years, with some transactions examined from the 2014/2015 financial year.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece traces how large sums of money have lost shock value in Kenya: a million shillings once inspired awe, but became commonplace after high-profile theft cases like Goldenberg; today, a billion shillings is the new benchmark, normalised through regular reports of government scandals.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Moi University's administration will conduct a work-load analysis and lay off staff to address a severe financial crisis lasting over a decade. The institution has accumulated debt of over 8 billion shillings and pending bills exceeding 10 billion shillings.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight MCAs in Homa Bay County have raised concerns that Sh1 billion in ward development projects allocated for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years were not implemented, with only Agriculture Department projects fully completed, raising questions about fund accountability and irregularities in project implementation.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's opinion piece states that the government owes Standard Media Group over Sh1.2 billion in unpaid advertising bills, and argues the state should settle its financial obligations rather than attacking the outlet's journalism.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court has rejected attempts by the Attorney General and other respondents to dismiss Senator Okiya Omtatah's public debt petition, allowing it to proceed to a full hearing on its merits. The court upheld the International Monetary Fund's claim of diplomatic immunity and struck it out of the petition.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi faced scrutiny from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee over Sh1.3 billion in pending bills that his administration says have already been paid. The committee chair requested a forensic audit and demanded the governor explain the bills' sudden appearance, with senators suggesting they may be fictitious.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro has attributed to his predecessor Amason Kingi responsibility for a long-standing audit query involving Sh1 billion paid to a private firm by the county government from 2014 to 2024. The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has resolved to invite the EACC and Auditor General to conduct a forensic audit into the transaction.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury CS John Mbadi has proposed Sh50 billion for Parliament, Sh30.4 billion for the Judiciary, and Sh5.1 billion for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in the 2026-27 budget, saying these allocations will intensify anti-corruption efforts and reinforce public sector integrity. The budget also includes Sh51.5 billion for water and sewerage infrastructure, forest conservation allocations, and environment management funding.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School that killed 16 students exposes gaps in regulatory oversight of basic education institutions. The author calls for stronger enforcement of standards by the Educational Standards and Quality Assurance Council (ESQAC) and other oversight bodies to prevent future catastrophes.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senators have raised concerns over the irregular development of affordable housing projects on public and community land following a revelation from the Auditor General's report.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Project management professionals have warned that weak execution could undermine Kenya's record Sh4.8 trillion budget for 2026/27, noting that Kenya's challenge is not a shortage of development plans but the ability to deliver them. Development spending in the 2024/25 financial year reached only 58.3 per cent absorption as of March 2026.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Football Kenya Federation is in turmoil as president Hussein Mohamed contests his suspension by the National Executive Committee on April 24, while deputy McDonald Mariga has assumed acting presidency. The dispute threatens the country's ability to host the African Cup of Nations in June 2027 and poses risks to compliance with continental and world football bodies.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua dismissed the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi as a political "sideshow," accusing President William Ruto of seeking international legitimacy while ignoring crises in healthcare, education and security. Gachagua directed remarks at UN Secretary-General António Guterres and French President Emmanuel Macron, calling Ruto a human rights violator and threat to regional stability, and cited the abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Nairobi in November 2024 as evidence of government collusion with foreign governments.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Analysis of Kenya's GDP growth statistics: the government statistician reported 4.6 per cent growth, and budget estimates for 2026/2027 set the economy at more than Ksh.20.8 trillion, a figure used to calculate key metrics like the budget deficit-to-GDP and public debt-to-GDP ratios that affect borrowing decisions.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has tabled a Senate motion seeking to revoke, vary, or reallocate budgetary provisions tied to former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits, and calls for an Auditor General audit of all public resources allocated to Kenyatta within 60 days, with any recovered funds to be redirected to public welfare programmes.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has condemned the ruling United Democratic Alliance party over what he termed as an orchestrated vilification campaign against former President Uhuru Kenyatta, calling the sustained attacks by Kenya Kwanza-aligned leaders reckless, unnecessary, and unconstitutional.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Civil groups under the Okoa Uchumi Campaign are calling for Parliament to withdraw the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill 2026, citing insufficient public participation and lack of safeguards against political misuse. The groups argue the Bill should be preceded by a Sessional paper and require robust ring-fencing provisions and oversight protections before passage.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
The government has reduced the presidential secondary bursary allocation from Sh400 million to Sh100 million for 2026/2027. The Institute of Public Finance argues that consolidating multiple parallel bursary schemes could eliminate duplication and provide full free secondary education with a Sh20 billion surplus.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has called for a freeze on a Sh150.7 billion sovereign bond account that he alleges the National Treasury is hiding outside the Consolidated Fund. He claims that 84 out of 88 recurrent exchequer line items published in a Kenya Gazette notice contained errors, and argues the discrepancies point to systemic failures in public finance management rather than clerical mistakes.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
The Auditor General's special audit report on affordable housing projects from 2022/2023 to April 2025 reveals that 269 out of 394 projects, or 68 percent, lacked verifiable ownership documentation, with some implemented on community or customary land while others are owned by county governments, creating future legal complications.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate's County Public Accounts Committee is concerned that governors are ignoring summons to respond to audit queries, with Senate Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi stating governors have 30 days to comply or face enforcement. The editorial argues that governors must answer for how county funds are used, noting that the Auditor General has documented cases of money wastage and misuse in county governments.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →