The Auditor General has highlighted wastage of public funds by counties, raising questions whether taxpayers are getting value for their money.

Counties continue to spend millions of shillings on stalled projects, salaries and acquisition of items some of which are non-functioning. Auditor General Nancy Gathungu in the 2023/2024 audit revealed massive irregularities and misappropriation of funds by county governments.

In the report, Kilifi County spent over Sh70 million for office furniture and general equipment out of which Sh634,685 related to the purchase was delivered on June 30, 2023.