The Ministry denied reports that it was on a spending spree by leasing expensive houses for Kenya's Ambassador to the United Nations, Martin Kimani. A report had indicated that Ambassador Martin Kimani lives in a property whose annual rent is Ksh23 million, translating to almost Ksh2 million per month. Members of the senate standing committee on national security led by Fred Outa ambassador Lazarus Amayo May 26, 2021. The houses have not been occupied but they cost the taxpayers Ksh8.9 million per year in maintenance charges. Members of the senate standing committee on national security led by Fred Outa ambassador Lazarus Amayo May 26, 2021.

Source: Daily Nation April 16, 2022 21:43 UTC