Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Another report: Funds spent, but no proof; who's fooling who?

In yet another report, Auditor General Edward Ouko has questioned the unbridled misuse of public funds. The exponential growth in the misappropriation of public funds puts in doubt efforts to check runaway corruption that has come to be regarded as a way of life in Government.

The Auditor General's report establishes that 17 ministries spent Sh66.7 billion without supporting documents. The Ministry of Health topped the list of ministries with an unsupported expenditure of Sh22.5 billion. Further, it irregularly spent Sh24 billion without Parliament's approval.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902