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March 27, 2026
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Audit exposes how billions are wasted in Kenya’s governance crisis

Audit exposes how billions are wasted in Kenya’s governance crisis

Fresh audit reports expose Kenya’s governance crisis as billions are misused, projects stall, and public trust declines. Who is accountable?..

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New audit findings from the Office of the Controller of Budget and the Office of the Auditor-General reveal a significant governance crisis in Kenya, with billions of shillings wasted due to inefficiencies and poor spending priorities.

  • Billions of shillings are allocated but not effectively used for development projects, indicating a systemic issue with public fund utilization.
  • Key figures include Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o and Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, who highlighted recurrent expenditure overruns and weak accountability in county budgets.
  • Counties are struggling to meet revenue targets, achieving only 72 percent of their goals, increasing dependency on national transfers and impacting service delivery, with some projects stalled and services delayed.

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