According to the committee's briefing, only 10 of the 24 audit issues raised by the Auditor-General have been fully addressed. Eleven remain unresolved, while three have only been partly dealt with, showing that several concerns raised in previous audits continue to resurface.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDuring the session on Tuesday chaired by Emmanuel Wangwe (Navakholo), lawmakers faulted RCPSB Chief Executive Officer Patrick Mulwa for appearing before the committee without sufficient documentation despite being required to account for the audit findings.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iAuditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s review for the year ended June 30, 2025, details how the county’s staffing and payroll structures operated with weak controls, allowing irregular payments and incomplete personnel records to go unchecked.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the committee, the decision was driven by ongoing concerns that have followed the programme for years, including inconsistencies in payment processing, late release of stipends, and weaknesses in how funds are managed within the system.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAn update on the Performance Contract for FY 2025/2026 indicated satisfactory progress across the majority of performance indicators.
By Chrispho OwuorMP Kuria explained that the Controller of Budget’s approval is not required for spending from the Fund because it is not part of the Consolidated Fund. Funds created through Acts of Parliament operate differently from regular government accounts, he said.
By Bradley BosireThe verification covered public primary, junior and secondary schools, as well as special needs institutions across all 47 counties.
By Bradley BosireDuring a Senate review, Governor Kenneth Lusaka was pressed to explain the Christmas tree event, held in September 2019, which occurred months before the festive season. The audit indicates that the funds used were withdrawn through a county imprest, raising concerns about proper financial procedures.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Cabinet said the measures are intended to address long-standing payroll integrity issues that have persisted across successive administrations, and to restore public confidence in the management of government payroll systems.
By Bradley BosireDocuments from the devolved units show the 10 counties recognize debts totaling Sh1.5 billion, while Kenya Power’s records indicate they owe Sh3.9 billion. Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu revealed that Nairobi City County alone accounted for 95.5 percent of the disputed bills.
By Maureen KinyanjuiNew policies that opened the textbook market to private publishers sharply reduced JKF’s market share. Publishing revenues fell 79 per cent, from Sh117 million to Sh25 million, affected by lack of government textbook orders, stiff competition from private schools, and large volumes of obsolete stock due to the shift to the Competency-Based Curriculum.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBreaking down the Sh3.5 billion awarded under AGPO, youth-owned businesses received Sh2.2 billion, women-owned businesses Sh1.25 billion, and businesses owned by persons with disabilities Sh66.7 million. AGPO, introduced under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, requires State entities to reserve 30 per cent of tenders for youth, women, and persons with disabilities, usually for common goods and basic services.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMPs say reforms are urgently needed to ensure that health professionals are competent and that graduates meet national and international expectations.The warning follows a detailed audit of 152 medical training institutions, which revealed that eight per cent of schools admitted students without proper registration and 26 per cent failed to meet the recommended faculty-to-student ratio of 1:10.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the Public Finance Management Act 2012, government borrowing should be focused on development, while short-term loans like overdrafts are meant to manage cash flows. As of September, Kenya’s public debt stood at Sh12.05 trillion, with domestic borrowing accounting for more than half of the total.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe audit, conducted by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu for the period ending June 30, points out that the university has been functioning without a substantive chancellor since February 2022. During this period, the vice chancellor has only been serving in an acting role, leaving the university without permanent leadership at the top.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the report, 16,788 schools with 4.29 million learners received Sh1.22 billion after full verification. Another 3,979 schools with smaller enrolments—below 90 learners—also qualified for full payment amounting to Sh66.8 million. However, 3,065 schools that failed to submit accurate data were given only 50 per cent of their allocation, translating to Sh79.7 million for 280,900 learners based on data from the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS).
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe audit shows that from July 2023 to December 2024, KPA collected Sh22 billion from cargo moved on the railway. However, only Sh16 billion was directed to the escrow account, while Sh6 billion remained in the ports agency’s hands.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe verification process, launched in early September 2025, came after a special audit by the Office of the Auditor General uncovered serious irregularities in the education sector. That audit showed that 33 fictitious schools had received billions of shillings over the past four years. By the end of October, the Ministry reported finding roughly 50,000 ghost students from a sample of 12,000 public schools.
By Bradley BosireThe Ministry of Public Service said the findings show deep collusion and a network that enabled civil servants to cheat retirement, receive double payments, and secure positions using forged certificates.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Auditor-General warned that the persistent shortfall could threaten Kenya Power’s ability to remain operational, raising fears about the sustainability of the country’s main power distributor.
By Rose AchiengCabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said the audit that triggered the investigation exposed deep-seated malpractice and collusion in HR departments across government offices, warning that those implicated would not only lose their jobs but also face criminal prosecution.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe petition, submitted by Nakuru-based civic activist Laban Omusundi, argues that counties have engaged lawyers without following proper procedures, bypassing in-house legal teams and established procurement rules. Omusundi contends that this practice has led to massive financial losses and undermines the ethical standards expected of legal professionals.
By Ann NyamburaAccording to the Auditor-General’s report for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, the county government spent Sh4.98 million on the consultancy, drawing sharp criticism from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). Senators questioned why such a large amount was used for a matter that falls squarely within the health authorities’ mandate.
By Ann NyamburaCS Ogamba said the ministry has uncovered serious irregularities through an ongoing national audit of learners and schools, which is 75 per cent complete. He revealed that about 50,000 students listed in the system do not actually exist, adding that more discrepancies are still being uncovered.
By Ann NyamburaLevel 4 hospitals, which require 101 health workers each, reported a combined shortfall of 12,089 staff across 176 facilities. Level 5 hospitals also faced deficits, with 10 hospitals falling short of 1,207 staffers against a requirement of 3,230.
By Ann NyamburaNjoro TTI, which admitted its first students in January 2023 under the mentorship of Kaiboi National Polytechnic, has however begun putting in place policies to guide its operations.
By Ann NyamburaAuditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed that the Treasury incurred avoidable interest payments of Sh4,882,803,834 across 17 projects.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAmong the most striking cases is a mystery farmer controlling about 2,000 acres of Egerton University land for maize farming, with the “beneficial owner not known and the value not disclosed.
By Rose AchiengThe Auditor-General’s report covering the year to June 2024 shows that 76 water service providers produced 440.39 billion litres of water but billed customers for only 235.98 billion litres.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Auditor General’s report, several Board members were paid sitting allowances without corresponding signatures in the attendance registers.
By Rose Achieng