A recent government audit has revealed that Sh2.08 billion in salaries owed to university staff for the 2023/2024 financial year remains unpaid, highlighting serious financial and ethical issues within public institutions.

• 2,066 public officers, primarily from public universities, did not receive their salaries.
• The audit was conducted by the Kenyan government and covers the year ending June 30, 2024.
• 84 percent of the outstanding pay is attributed to university personnel, with significant gaps in document authenticity revealed among 168,667 reviewed public officers.

A report by TransUnion reveals that 82 percent of Kenyans were targeted by digital fraud between August and December 2024, with 11 percent losing money to scammers.

• Top fraud tactics included 39 percent targeting via smishing, 36 percent through phishing, and 33 percent via vishing.
• Amritha Reddy, Senior Director of Fraud Solutions at TransUnion Africa, highlighted the adaptability of fraudsters to local behaviors.
• The average loss reported by victims was Sh116,108, indicating significant personal financial toll despite being below the global median of Sh226,132.