Benchmarking curse: Counties spend Sh13b on travel as major projects stall, bills mount
A report by Kenya's Controller of Budget reveals that county governments spent over Sh13 billion on travel while essential development projects remain stalled. The findings have sparked public concern ahead of upcoming elections.
Why it matters
It highlights issues of government accountability and the misallocation of public funds in developing economies.
A damning new report has exposed how county governments are funnelling billions of shillings into luxury travel and conferences while development projects lie abandoned and cash-strapped, hospitals plead for funds - a scandal that comes just 14 months before Kenyans head to the polls to judge their devolved leaders. The County Budget Implementation Review Report by the Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o, reveals that counties spent Sh13.17 billion on domestic and foreign travel in the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year - money that could have equipped hundreds of health facilities or completed thousands of stalled classroom projects. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us. 🔥 Flash Sale ! Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off monthly and annual plans. Offer ends in…
The framing focuses on government waste and the neglect of public services, which is a common critique in investigative journalism.
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