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Ghosts exposed in Sh74m scholarship

Auditor finds no evidence 452 students who benefitted existed.

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by MOSES ODHIAMBO

Realtime25 February 2025 - 04:48
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In Summary


  • Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, in a report tabled in Parliament, said there was no evidence the 452 scholars who got the award existed.
  • A total of Sh74 million was paid out for the scholarships in the financial year ending June 30, 2024, the period under review.

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu /FILE

AN audit has cast doubt on the authenticity of beneficiaries of a German-funded scholarship for vocational training students.

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, in a report tabled in Parliament, said there was no evidence the 452 scholars who got the award existed.

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