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Audits unearth wastage in counties

Embu Governor Martin Wambora joins dancers at Manyatta market centre during the commissioning of four graders worth Sh100 million. An audit has revealed wastage of funds in the county. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

Two reports released by the Auditor General's office have revealed gross mismanagement and wastage of public funds by county governments.

An audit on the Embu County Government has shown a new Toyota Prado was purchased for Governor Martin Wambora at a cost of Sh12,196,659, exceeding the Sh10 million authorised by the budget.

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