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Auditor red-flags national misuse of emergency cash

Validity of disbursement of Sh1.07 billion from Contingencies Fund could not be confirmed, Auditor General reports.

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by MOSES OGADA

News01 October 2025 - 04:58
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The Auditor General has raised serious concerns over management of Kenya’s Contingencies Fund, citing irregular disbursements and lack of accountability in spending public funds meant for emergencies.

The audit revealed that three ministries, Defence, Internal Security and National Administration and Irrigation, failed to provide expenditure returns of the stated amounts advanced from the fund. Irregular use by other departments was also cited.

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