Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has raised concerns over irregular payments totaling Ksh223 million in allowances made to staff within the ministry. The latest report also questions the utilization of millions of shillings in the national tree planting campaign, which was spearheaded by the previous administration of President Uhuru Kenyatta. https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2023-05-18-sh400m-flagged-as-irregular-pay-in-uhurus-tree-planting-drive/The audit reveals that the ministry disbursed five types of allowances, none of which were approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The payments included Ksh80.6 million as safety allowance, Ksh45.9 million as shift allowance, Ksh56 million as adversity allowance, Ksh12 million as aviation support allowance, and Ksh26 million as aviation allowance. The allocated amount was part of the Ksh150 million budgeted by the ministry for various activities related to the campaign.

Source: The Star May 18, 2023 04:36 UTC