Auditor reveals shocking misuse of public resources by State corporations

Auditor General Edward Ouko addressing the press at his Anniverssary Towers office. [Photo by Jenipher Wachie/Standard]

Billions of shillings belonging to the taxpayer and entrusted to State corporations are feared to have gone up in smoke as the agencies cannot account for the money.

In his latest 2015-2016 report, Auditor General Edward Ouko exposes how officials entrusted with managing State corporations deliberately paid out cash for ghost projects, inflated contract prices and blatantly violated various procurement laws in the course of their duties.