Busia Governor, Omtatah clash over alleged Sh5.2 billion audit report

Busia Governor Paul Otuoma (with mic), Senator Okiya Omtatah (right), and Senate Trade Committee members on November 26, 2023. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]

A fierce war of words has erupted between Busia Governor Paul Otuoma and Senator Okiya Omtatah over a controversial audit report alleging the misappropriation of Sh5.2 billion during the 2022/2023 financial year.

The audit, commissioned by Senator Omtatah through an independent accounting firm, paints a damning picture of the county's financial management, alleging widespread procurement irregularities, ghost projects, and a deliberate looting scheme under the watch of Governor Otuoma.