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August 18, 2026

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Busia MCAs audit over county rent arrears

Busia MCAs audit over county rent arrears

Busia County Assembly Committee on Public Administration has kicked off an audit of tenancy documents and address escalating rent arrears and discrepancies owed to private landlords..

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Busia County MCAs are conducting an audit into significant rent arrears owed to private landlords, following a motion highlighting discrepancies in lease agreements and escalating debt.

The audit uncovered rent arrears dating back to 2021, with some wards accumulating substantial unpaid bills, such as Nangina Ward's reported debt of sh1.36 million versus the executive's listed sh600,000.
The Busia County Assembly Committee on Public Administration, led by Chairperson Richard Mudibo and initiated by MCA Eunice Wandera, is spearheading the investigation.
MCAs have issued a seven-day deadline for ward administrators to submit all lease documentation for reconciliation, aiming to restore fiscal discipline and ensure timely settlement of valid debts.

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