MPs Warn Universities, Colleges Against Ignoring Audit Queries
The committee said reports by the Auditor-General remain a critical oversight tool for assessing whether taxpayers' money has been used prudently...
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Members of Kenya's National Assembly are warning universities and colleges against dismissing audit findings, emphasizing the need for accountability in managing public funds.
- The Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education (PIC-G&E) is reviewing audit reports from the 2018/19 to 2024/25 financial years.
- Key institutions including Multimedia University of Kenya and Naivasha Technical and Vocational College are being scrutinized.
- PIC-G&E Chairperson Dick Maungu stressed that audit reports are vital oversight tools and institutions must implement corrective measures for identified weaknesses.
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