Questions have been raised about the management of a government-funded clean cooking programme after an audit revealed gaps in planning, accountability, and oversight. The concerns were highlighted by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu following a review of how funds were used to purchase and distribute energy-saving cooking stoves, commonly known as jikos. The audit focused on
The latest report from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has caused unease across the financial sector after exposing massive irregularities in the Human Resources department of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The audit findings have drawn public attention to how poorly managed HR practices within one of the country’s most important financial institutions could potentially
The latest audit findings have once again drawn attention to the growing problem of favoritism in county jobs. The Auditor General, Nancy Gathungu, in her 2023/2024 report, laid bare the way county officials have been ignoring the law when it comes to hiring, instead choosing to favor individuals from dominant ethnic groups. The revelations have
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is facing serious questions after reports showed major financial mismanagement, making many Kenyans worried about the safety of their retirement savings. While workers continue to make their monthly contributions, the fund has been slow in sharing its financial updates. This led to the Office of the Ombudsman, through the