CoB Report Reveals 3 Counties That Diverted Funds
Public concerns have previously been raised over road development projects, especially with regards to transparency on how funds are used...
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Siaya, Kilifi, and Kajiado counties have reportedly diverted funds allocated for dispensary construction under the Kenya Informal Settlements Redevelopment Programme (KISRP) to finance road infrastructure projects, according to a report by the Office of the Controller of Budget (CoB).
- The **CoB report**, covering the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year, reveals that health projects were halted as counties revised priorities.
- Key organizations involved include the three county governments and the Office of the Controller of Budget.
- KISRP, designed for informal settlement redevelopment, is reported to be at only 11% completion for these counties.
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MPs Raise Alarm Over 27,000 Tonnes of Unsafe Imported Sugar - June 2026
Kenyan Members of Parliament are investigating a controversial shipment of 27,000 metric tonnes of imported raw sugar due to significant safety and documentation concerns, raising fears of unsafe sugar reaching consumers. A report by the Office of the Controller of Budget revealed that Siaya, Kilifi, and Kajiado counties diverted funds allocated for dispensary construction under KISRP to finance road infrastructure projects. The Kenyan Parliament has expressed concerns over potential entry of substandard sugar into the local market, raising fears about public health and economic integrity.
