The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o, has disclosed that multiple county governments are using the ambiguous
The report highlights that over half of Kenya's 47 counties have failed to account for billions of shillings spent under opaque budgetary allocations, with some officials exploiting loopholes to mask irregular expenditures. The findings come amid growing public scrutiny over the misuse of public funds, as evidenced by a separate report detailing how county officials traveled to Singapore in first class and stayed in luxury hotels, drawing criticism for prioritizing personal comforts over development projects.
Nyakang'o emphasized that the lack of transparency in financial reporting undermines public trust and calls for stricter oversight mechanisms to ensure accountability. The report also notes that some counties have resorted to vague descriptions for maintenance expenses, further complicating efforts to track public spending.
Local governance experts have urged the national government to enforce stricter financial audits and improve disclosure protocols to prevent the misallocation of resources. The revelations underscore the urgent need for reforms to safeguard taxpayer funds and enhance the efficiency of county-level governance.