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Originally published by The Standardtop
February 4, 2026
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Governors face scrutiny over billions in spending

Governors faced the Senate County Public Accounts to explain billions in spending, sparking moments of comic relief...
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Kenyan governors are under scrutiny from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) over the expenditure of billions of shillings allocated as equitable share for the 2024-2025 financial year. The committee, led by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, is questioning governors on alleged wasteful spending and unaccounted funds.
- Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka was questioned regarding Sh3.6 million for Christmas Tree lighting celebrations from 2019.
- Mandera County faces demands for a fresh audit over Sh900 million in emergency-related expenditures, including Sh459 million for scholarships and educational benefits.
- Vihiga Governor Wilbur Ottichilo is being scrutinized for Sh1.7 billion in pending bills and a Sh5 million housewarming party for the County Assembly Speaker.
- Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire diverted Sh10 million meant for industrial park development to fund a political gathering for bodaboda riders.
- Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu has Sh1.15 billion in pending bills without supporting documents and is accused of neglecting old debts.
- Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is being queried over delays in the Sh1.6 billion Kijana Wamalwa Teaching and Referral Hospital project, which is only 70 percent complete despite payments.
- West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin's administration breached regulations with a wage bill of Sh3 billion, consuming 46% of the actual revenue collected, exceeding the 35% limit.
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