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Economy Auditor wants idle car loan funds invested on Civil Servants snub Friday June 24 2022 Auditor General Nancy Gathungu. PHOTO | LUCY WANJIRU | NMG The Auditor-General has asked the state to invest more than Sh3 billion that had been allocated to the publicly-funded car loan scheme due to slow uptake by Civil Servants. … Read More “Auditor wants idle car loan funds invested on Civil Servants snub” »
Companies GDC risks Sh69bn loss as State fails to back power firms Friday June 24 2022 A Geothermal Development Company engineer monitors a well at Menengai, Nakuru. FILE PHOTO | NMG The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) risks losing Sh69 billion on steam wells and associated infrastructure after three Independent Power Producers (IPPs) failed to secure … Read More “GDC risks Sh69bn loss as State fails to back power firms” »
Economy Sh4.5 billion at stake in Nile lakes power contract termination Thursday June 23 2022 A Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) Substation. PHOTO | AYUB MUIYURO | NMG Taxpayers risk losing Sh4.5 billion following the termination of the main contractor who was hired to construct a section of the electricity grid linking Kenya to … Read More “Sh4.5 billion at stake in Nile lakes power contract termination” »
Counties Turkana County stalls 3,000MW geothermal plan Wednesday June 22 2022 A Geothermal Development Company engineer monitors a well at Menengai, Nakuru. FILE PHOTO | NMG Turkana County has stalled a project by Geothermal Development Company (GDC) to drill at the Baringo-Silali prospect site for the last seven years by denying the project necessary approvals. … Read More “Turkana County stalls 3,000MW geothermal plan” »
Economy Auditor blocked from student data in Sh60bn probe Tuesday June 21 2022 Auditor General Ms. Nancy Gathungu. PHOTO | TONNY OMONDI | NMG The Education Ministry is on the spot for denying the Auditor-General access to a student’s database to allow her scrutinise Sh60 billion expenditure, raising fears about transparency in the use of … Read More “Auditor blocked from student data in Sh60bn probe” »
Economy Treasury on the spot over idle Sh9.7bn in second Covid fund Monday June 20 2022 The National Treasury building in Nairobi. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NMG The Treasury is on the spot for holding onto Sh9.7 billion meant to fight the Covid-19 pandemic even as Kenyans brace for a new spike in infections, … Read More “Treasury on the spot over idle Sh9.7bn in second Covid fund” »
News How KPA bought local overalls as Canada imports Sunday June 12 2022 Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Acting MD John Mwangemi inside the Lamu Port in Lamu County. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NMG The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) bought locally made staff uniforms and overalls but declared the items as imported from Canada in … Read More “How KPA bought local overalls as Canada imports” »
Economy Accountant requests delivery of Sh1.9bn desks to schools Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Auditor General Nancy Gathungu. PHOTO | LUCY WANJIRU | NMG By LYNET IGADWAHMore by this author Summary Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has questioned the ministry’s inability to provide procurement documents proving that there was a competitive selection of artisans and the quality … Read More “Accountant requests delivery of Sh1.9bn desks to schools” »
Economy Auditor unable to ascertain ownership of Kenya National Theater land Thursday May 12 2022 Auditor General Nancy Gathungu. PHOTO | LUCY WANJIRU | NMG By BRIAN NGUGIMore by this Author Summary The lack of this crucial document has in the past exposed prime government land, including those owned by State corporations and public utilities … Read More “Auditor unable to ascertain ownership of Kenya National Theater land” »
Economy Kemsa has overdose of employees, says Auditor General Monday May 09 2022 Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) Embakasi warehouse, Nairobi on December 1, 2020. PHOTO | LUCY WANJIRU | NMG By BRIAN NGUGIMore by this Author Summary The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) hired more than double its required staff size, reflecting wastage at … Read More “Kemsa has overdose of employees, says Auditor General” »