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MPs are calling for a unified NG-CDF digital system to improve bursary fairness and accountability, while the Board explains why Sh3.01 billion had not reached constituencies.
According to the EACC, preliminary investigations established that Mwiti, one of the officials, allegedly used the certificate to secure employment at the county assembly and subsequently acquired public property through salaries paid during his employment
Speaking on Sunday, Bishop Kodia said political leaders must put aside personal interests and focus on Kenyans’ needs, including accountability in the use of public funds and government programmes.
The Health CS referred to Article 228 of the Constitution and the Controller of Budget Act, 2016, saying they clearly define the responsibilities of the Controller of Budget.
Mwaura challenged stakeholders in the disability sector to help monitor the use of funds and ensure the resources provided by the government reach the people they are meant to support.
The accused appeared before Anti-Corruption Magistrate Rose Ndobi in Nairobi, where they denied charges including abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, uttering a false document, financial misconduct, acquisition of proceeds of crime and multiple counts of money laundering.
The DPP said an independent and thorough review of the inquiry file established sufficient evidence to charge the suspects with several offences.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations , investigators established that between June 30, 2022, and November 8, 2023, Mutegi allegedly orchestrated a scheme involving fake delivery notes and payment vouchers purportedly issued in the name of Fesmat Investments.
MPs questioned the Board over its use of public funds for anti-FGM programmes, saying the reports presented did not clearly show how the money was being spent at community level.
Security teams say operations are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects, with detectives maintaining pressure on what they describe as a structured financial crime group.
According to the agency, the inquiry began after a complaint was filed alleging that millions of shillings allocated to the constituency could not be accounted for, resulting in a number of projects failing to take off.
According to the Health CS, the government has already flagged widespread irregularities in claims submitted to SHA, warning that authorities will sustain the crackdown to protect public resources.
In a statement released on Thursday, the bishops said corruption is no longer being treated as an exception but has become part of everyday life in public service and leadership.
During an interview on Thursday, Gachagua said the audit should include all disbursements from the Constituency Development Fund and the Equalisation Fund.
The report shows that several counties continue to operate funds beyond their legal life, exposing them to audits and potential legal action. Section 116 of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2012, allows counties to set up public funds with approval from the county executive committee and county assembly. According to Regulation 197(1)(i) of the PFM (County Governments) Regulations, 2015, a fund can only last ten years unless formally extended by the county assembly. If not renewed, the funds automatically expire.
The plan covers Phase 2B of the Naivasha–Kisumu SGR, the proposed SGR extension to Uganda, and the Nairobi Railway City Central Station. The Cabinet said these projects place rail transport at the centre of the country’s transport network and regional integration plans.
Among the worst performers was the Kenya African National Union (Kanu), which recorded the highest unsupported balances at Sh212,743,031. This comprised trade payables of Sh37,352,734 and borrowings or loans worth Sh175,390,297, none of which were backed by documentation.
The report highlights cases where employees appeared on more than one payroll, a practice outlawed by Article 77 of the Constitution and reinforced by the Leadership and Integrity Act, which bars full-time state officers from holding any other paid employment due to conflict of interest.
Obado is facing trial alongside his four children and 11 other individuals. They are accused of embezzling public funds while he was governor of Migori County.
Senator Moses Kajwang’, who chairs PAC committee, said CPAC is compiling a list of counties with serious financial irregularities to recommend to the Treasury for possible withholding of funds.
Health CS Aden Duale Duale said preliminary findings had uncovered thousands of irregular hires who have been illegally drawing salaries from the programme.
The directive follows a petition tabled before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations by Laban Omusundi, the Executive Director of the Grassroots Civilian Oversight Initiative and a resident of Nakuru County.
According to the Controller of Budget’s 2024-25 budget implementation review, none of the 47 counties used more than 50 per cent of their development budgets in the first nine months of the financial year.