“The deficit is mainly caused by depreciation and accrued expenses resulting from unfunded exchequer,” the EACC financial statement reads. The commission's financial problems portend a setback for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s efforts to rid his administration of graft and recover the country’s stolen assets. The commission's annual report said it helped recover Sh26.7 billion public assets, secured 293 convictions and averted the loss of as much as Sh136 billion public funds. Further, the Public Works department has said architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and civil works drawings submitted to the EACC by the NLC concerning the property were not acceptable. Public Works further said architectural drawings were not provided as well as services drawings, while structural drawings were not approved by Nairobi City County as required.

Source: The Star May 27, 2021 20:03 UTC