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𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 π‚πŽπŒπŒπˆπ“π“π„π„ 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒 ππ€π‚πŠ π†πŽπ•π„π‘ππŽπ‘ ππ˜π€π‘πˆππŽ, πƒπ„πŒπ€ππƒπ’ 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇 π€π”πƒπˆπ“

𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 π‚πŽπŒπŒπˆπ“π“π„π„ 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒 ππ€π‚πŠ π†πŽπ•π„π‘ππŽπ‘ ππ˜π€π‘πˆππŽ, πƒπ„πŒπ€ππƒπ’ 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐇 π€π”πƒπˆπ“

The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds halted its proceedings with Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, demanding a more comprehensive audit of the county's finances. The decision came after Governor Nyaribo appeared before the committee to address audit queries for the financial years 2020/2021, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023 concerning the Municipality of Nyamira.

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Led by Senator Godfrey Osotsi, the committee expressed significant concerns over issues highlighted in the Auditor General's report, particularly focusing on irregularities in road construction projects and unsupported hotel allowances.

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When questioned about delays in two specific road projects, Governor Nyaribo stated, "We acknowledge there were delays in the completion of the Public Works Offices - Nyamira Hospital Junction Road and the Borabu Inn-Golan Heights Resort Road. However, I can assure this committee that work has resumed, and both projects are now nearing completion."

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Addressing the issue of hotel allowances lacking proper documentation, the Governor explained, "There was an administrative oversight in maintaining proper records. We have since rectified this issue and implemented stricter controls to ensure all expenditures are properly documented."

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However, the committee found these explanations unsatisfactory, noting that they could not verify the authenticity of the documents as they were not provided to the auditor at the time of the initial audit. As a result, Senator Osotsi issued a directive to Governor Nyaribo:

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"In light of the inconsistencies and lack of documentation presented to the auditors during the time of audit, this committee directs you to provide comprehensive documentation to the Auditor General, particularly concerning the two road projects in question. Furthermore, we require a re-audit of these roads. The Auditors are to report back to this committee within 21 days with the updated audited report. This will allow for a more thorough examination of the county's financial management."