Trans Nzoia County is on the spot after a damning audit revealed that senior officials irregularly allocated themselves Ksh 30.7 million in unsecured loans, flouting financial regulations and bypassing proper documentation.
The Auditor General flagged the transactions, noting that no formal agreements, approvals, or repayment plans were provided. Even more alarming, Ksh 10.6 million remains unaccounted for, with several beneficiaries having already left office, raising fears of deliberate looting and cover-up.
Senators reacted with outrage, accusing the county administration of gross financial mismanagement and abuse of office. The Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee demanded immediate investigations and recovery measures, warning that impunity among county officials would not be tolerated.
“This is outright theft of public funds,” said one senator, calling for individual accountability and possible prosecutions.
The revelations have intensified scrutiny over the widespread misuse of public resources in devolved units, with lawmakers now pushing for tighter controls on county-level borrowing and internal loan disbursement.
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