This archive report was first published on 22 May 2020.
On May 22, 2020, a report highlighted the shocking extent of donor fund theft in Kenya, revealing that Sh328 billion was stolen between 1990 and 2010.
The funds, intended for projects and programs benefiting the neediest Kenyans, were instead diverted and stashed away in Swiss banks and other tax havens.
According to the report, the theft was made possible through collusion between corrupt officials and those involved in disbursing the funds.
Kenya's ranking as the second country notorious for donor fund theft is a stark reminder of the need for stringent measures to prevent such theft.
While the government has made efforts to recover stolen funds, including a 2018 deal to recover money in Swiss banks, more needs to be done to stop the theft and bring perpetrators to justice.
