Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman, Honorable Moses Kajwang, on Wednesday accused Nakuru Governor, Honorable Susan Kihika, of misusing public funds.
While presiding over a committee session in the Senate, Kajwang told the governor that her administration had failed to account for millions of shillings allocated to the county.
He explained that discrepancies in the expenditure reports raised serious questions about transparency and accountability in Nakuru.
Kajwang stressed that this was not just an ordinary case of audit queries but a matter that had now caught the attention of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Kajwang stated that investigations were already underway and assured the committee that individuals found culpable would face arrest and prosecution.
He emphasized that the people of Nakuru deserved clear answers regarding how their money was being spent and promised that the committee would not allow misuse of public funds to go unpunished.
He noted that mismanagement of county resources had a direct effect on the lives of ordinary residents who depend on government projects and services.
According to Kajwang, failure to address these issues would only worsen the challenges Nakuru residents face daily.
Governor Kihika, who appeared before the committee to respond to audit queries, faced intense questioning from senators about the way her administration used funds meant for development projects and service delivery.
Senators pressed her to explain irregular expenditures highlighted by the Auditor General, including inflated procurement costs and unaccounted revenue.
The session became tense as lawmakers demanded specific explanations and accountability, insisting that county bosses must personally take responsibility for public money under their control.
These accusations come at a time when county governments across Kenya are facing increased scrutiny over corruption allegations and poor management of resources.
The Public Accounts Committee has been reviewing financial statements from different counties, with several governors summoned to clarify questionable spending.
Kajwang said the Senate would continue playing its oversight role to protect taxpayer money and ensure counties operate within the law.
Governor Kihika is expected to give a formal written response to the committee’s findings as EACC investigations continue. The outcome of the probe is likely to determine whether legal action will follow.
Residents of Nakuru and Kenyans at large are closely watching the process, with many hoping that accountability will be enforced and that any public money lost through irregularities will be recovered.
