The payments averaged Sh1.82 billion every year, despite the funds not being available for use in the projects they were meant to support. The Controller of Budget described the cost as an unnecessary drain on public finances at a time when the government continues to face cash-flow problems.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAlthough the proportion going to recurrent expenditure has declined compared with earlier years, the use of debt to meet routine government costs remains contrary to the Public Finance Management Act, 2012.
By Bradley BosireTreasury officials explained to auditors that the undertakings were made because of “compelling national interests, humanitarian obligations and strategic development needs”.
By Bradley BosireGachagua questioned the pace of government borrowing, expenditure at State House and delays in disbursing funds to counties, arguing that the increased borrowing had not been matched by corresponding development
By Chrispho OwuorAppearing before the committee, Acting Director General Calistus Kundu admitted that the authority experienced challenges obtaining some financial reports required during the audit. He said the information was held within National Treasury systems and became available only after the audit exercise had already been concluded.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Office of the Controller of Budget says Kenya already has oversight tools that can be strengthened for better public debt governance, and urges Parliament to rely on existing Budget Implementation Review Reports rather than create parallel reporting systems.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iFinancial experts have asked the National Treasury to stop giving large allocations to ministries and county governments that repeatedly fail to use the money within the financial year.
By Maureen KinyanjuiController of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o says monitoring across Kenya’s 47 counties for the 2025/26 financial year found weaknesses in implementing public finance and health financing laws, including facilities reporting gaps and counties continuing to run some public funds after their approved tenure expired.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe National Treasury on Tuesday released Sh35.27 billion to counties for May, while Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi assured senators that the June allocation of Sh33.20 billion would also be sent before the financial year comes to an end.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe report, Corruption Risk Assessment of Infrastructure Projects in Kenya, indicates that the SGR recorded the highest corruption risk among three major projects reviewed between September 2025 and March 2026.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the CS, the budget-making process was designed to ensure that public views were not only collected but also considered before final decisions were made.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMore than a month after the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee promised to follow up an eCitizen special audit, hearings have not resumed. The audit flagged about Sh6.24bn routed through an Equity Bank account, with documents missing.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOf the Sh2.31 trillion earmarked for debt servicing, Sh1.25 trillion, representing 54 per cent, will be used to pay interest on loans while Sh1.06 trillion will go towards repayment of the principal debt.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAuditors revealed that some county assemblies spend up to Sh2.75 million every year on subscriptions, raising concerns over accountability and whether public funds are being used in line with the law.
By Maureen Kinyanjui