Environment ministry officials are in a spot amid claims of misuse of over Sh405 million in irregular allowances, tree planting, and purchase of supplies. The new report has also raised questions about millions spent on the national tree planting campaign that was spearheaded by then President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration. On the seedling potting bags, the auditor reported that more than 43 million bags could not be traced. The ministry’s books showed that Sh23 million was spent on 44 million tree seedling porting bags for distribution to schools, prisons, and other government institutions. “The Kenya Forest Service and other beneficiaries had not confirmed receipt of the potting bags,” Gathungu said.

Source: The Star May 18, 2023 07:16 UTC