Parents of students at Kasikeu Boys High School in Makueni County are up in arms, demanding urgent investigations into alleged financial scandals at the institution.
Tension is rising after Auditor General Nancy Gathungu flagged the school for massive irregularities in the use of public funds. The 2023 and 2024 audit reports have exposed glaring gaps in accountability, with funds allegedly misused under the leadership of Principal Richard Kimayu.
Parents now want Kimayu to be probed and charged, accusing him of turning the school into his personal business empire.
Parents Demand Action over Dirty Deals at Kasikeu Boys
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s damning reports paint a picture of rot, mismanagement, and financial manipulation at Kasikeu Boys. The school, meant to be a center of excellence, now stands accused of fraud, inflated budgets, missing documents, and blatant violation of the procurement law.
The reports show that the school received over Kshs.9.9 million in capitation grants for operations, but Kshs.2.3 million was never transferred to the infrastructure account as required by the Ministry of Education guidelines.
The same reports expose unsupported personnel emoluments amounting to Kshs.2.4 million, irregular transport expenses of Kshs.818,291, and suspiciously inflated electricity and water bills totaling Kshs.3.5 million.
Receivables also raised red flags. In one report, the school shows Kshs.10 million in receivables, but could not provide supporting documents for Kshs.8 million. In another, the reported balance stands at Kshs.15.3 million, yet Kshs.8.7 million was unaccounted for and outstanding for over two years. These glaring inconsistencies left auditors unable to confirm the accuracy or recoverability of the school’s finances.
Principal Accused of Running Private Business in School
Parents and insiders have accused Principal Richard Kimayu of being behind the rot.
“He is both the headteacher and supplier,” one parent told Weekly Citizen. “He owns a hardware shop in Wote town and uses his position to supply building materials to the school, bypassing all procurement rules.”
The allegations directly contradict the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, which prohibits any public official from engaging in business with an institution they head.
Teachers, board members, and parents say Kimayu has been withdrawing large sums of money without proper documentation or approval. Multiple vouchers supporting expenditure have not been availed during audits, fueling suspicions of theft and cover-ups.
One staff member who requested anonymity said, “We fear speaking up because the administration is intimidating. But the truth is, money is disappearing.”
Parents have now officially demanded Kimayu’s transfer, arrest, and prosecution. They claim he has overstayed his welcome and turned the school into a cash cow.
Fake Student Data and Missing Land Documents Deepen the Scandal
The audit also highlighted massive irregularities in student data. In July 2022, NEMIS recorded 494 students at Kasikeu Boys, but the physical class registers showed 728 students, resulting in a suspicious variance of 234 students. This gap raises serious concerns about ghost students being used to inflate capitation funding, leading to more questions about how these funds are being pocketed.
Adding to the chaos, the school claims land and building assets worth Kshs.146 million, yet it lacks any valid title deeds. The only document available is an allotment letter—insufficient proof of ownership according to audit standards. Buildings and structures are listed at Kshs.106 million, but their valuation decreased by Kshs.1 million without any explanation or records of demolition or depreciation.
The pattern is clear: inflated figures, missing documents, and questionable accountability—all pointing to a deliberate effort to hide the truth.
Parents Demand Arrest and Fresh Leadership
The latest audit reports have stirred public outrage and prompted renewed calls for accountability.
“Enough is enough,” said a parent leader during a recent meeting. “We want the DCI, EACC, and Ministry of Education to act. Kimayu must go. He must be investigated, charged, and replaced.”
Several parents have already written formal petitions to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Ministry, calling for urgent intervention to save the school.
Stakeholders now say that Kasikeu Boys needs not just a new principal but a complete forensic audit and leadership overhaul. Many fear that continued silence from authorities will only deepen the culture of impunity.
With the evidence piling up and public pressure growing, all eyes are now on the government to act. Will the dirty deals at Kasikeu Boys finally come to an end? Or will the silence allow corruption to flourish even more?
