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April 30, 2026
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Ghost groups, missing funds: Inside Kajiado’s women empowerment scandal

Ghost groups, missing funds: Inside Kajiado’s women empowerment scandal

A member of one of the groups termed the fund a “cash cow” for some county officials...

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A Kajiado County Assembly probe has uncovered a significant scandal involving the Women Economic Empowerment Fund, revealing ghost beneficiaries, skewed allocations, and mismanagement of millions of shillings meant for women's groups.

  • An initial kitty of Sh20 million was reportedly reduced to Sh10 million for the 2024/2025 financial year, with funds distributed among 68 groups.
  • Key figures include the committee chairperson MCA Naisiae Karia and CEC Member Mr Jeremiah Ole Ncharo.
  • Some listed beneficiary groups, such as Osiligi le Magadi Group and Nanu Oyie Self-Help Group, denied receiving any funds, suggesting possible misappropriation.

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