A fresh storm is brewing across county governments after the Controller of Budget dropped a bombshell that could shake public trust to the core. In a country where many citizens struggle daily to access basic services, the latest revelations have left Kenyans angry and frustrated.
Margaret Nyakang’o, known for her fearless approach in dealing with government finances, has exposed a new scandal that could turn out to be one of the most damaging in recent times. Her office has revealed that billions of shillings meant to settle genuine pending bills were instead redirected to suspicious accounts and unapproved deals.
The Controller of Budget’s office, which plays a key role in overseeing how public money is spent, has found that Ksh.13.2 billion has gone missing across 15 counties. These funds were supposed to be used for 15,008 approved transactions but were instead diverted elsewhere without explanation.
The result is that honest contractors and suppliers remain unpaid while county officials enjoy a life of luxury fueled by stolen public funds. This is not just about mismanagement. It is a well-planned and deliberate robbery, carried out in broad daylight with no shame at all.
Among the counties named in the scandal, Kisumu County stands out for allegedly redirecting a shocking Ksh.2.6 billion. This means that service providers who had worked in good faith were left hanging, with no payment and no explanation.
Kajiado County is also under fire after it allegedly spent Ksh.2.2 billion on unknown activities, with no supporting documents or approvals. Busia, Bomet and Mombasa counties are also part of the list, each with transactions amounting to billions that were altered without the Controller of Budget’s knowledge or consent.
This level of corruption has once again exposed the weaknesses in county financial systems. Nyakang’o has now demanded full access to county treasuries in order to monitor spending in real-time. She wants to stop these crimes before they happen, instead of just reporting them later. Her call for transparency is backed by many Kenyans who are tired of watching billions disappear while their hospitals have no drugs, roads remain unpaved, and schools continue to lack basic facilities.
The Senate’s Public Accounts Committee has taken up the matter and is pushing for urgent investigations. There is growing pressure to name and shame the officials involved, and to make sure they are punished without delay.
This is no longer about spreadsheets and financial statements. It is about betrayal. The people trusted these leaders to manage public money responsibly. Instead, they turned that trust into an opportunity for greed.
Kenyans wait to see if justice will be done or if this will become just another forgotten case in the long list of corruption in the country.
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