Kenya's Budget Credibility in Question: Auditor General Flags Persistent Fiscal Gaps

Kenya's budget credibility is under intense scrutiny as top financial watchdogs raise red flags. Auditor General Nancy Gathungu and controller of budget have expressed serious concerns over persistent gaps in the country’s fiscal planning. While appearing before the liaison committee, Auditor General Gathungu criticized the budget policy statement for consistently failing to meet its targets over the past five years. The BPS is meant to outline Kenya’s strategic priorities and guide national and county budgets, yet year after year, financial projections fall short.