Baringo Governor Under Fire for 304 Unauthorized Bank Accounts
Baringo County faces intense scrutiny as the Senate launches a probe into the establishment of 304 unauthorized bank accounts by the county government.
The Senate’s order came on Monday when Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi was summoned before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations.
Lawmakers demanded that Governor Cheboi produce documents detailing the agreement between the county, the Controller of Budget, and the Office of the Auditor General regarding the creation of these accounts.
Senators gave the governor a two-day deadline to comply with the order, in accordance with the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act. Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka raised concerns about the county’s justification for opening numerous accounts to manage DANIDA funds, hinting at the possibility of illegal withdrawals.
Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, who serves as the committee’s vice-chair, emphasized the necessity for county governments to adhere strictly to PFM laws, ensuring that public funds are utilized legally.
In his defense, Governor Cheboi explained that the commercial accounts were opened to facilitate DANIDA programs and stated that this action was in line with directives from DANIDA to simplify the auditing process.
“We had received additional grants following the proper usage,” Cheboi affirmed.
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Baringo Governor Under Fire for 304 Unauthorized Bank Accounts
