The government will surcharge officials found responsible for the loss of public funds, Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has said.
In a dispatch to Principal Secretaries, Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers of Independent Constitutional Commissions and Offices and state corporations and agencies, Koskei said the move aligns with constitutional provisions and audit findings.
He explained that disciplinary action would be taken against those implicated, citing Articles 226(5), 201(d), and 232(b) of the Constitution, which mandate accountability in public financial management. "Officials found culpable in the loss of public funds will be held accountable in line with audit findings," said Koskei.
The directive follows a Cabinet decision made on Monday, September 17, 2024, approving the implementation of surcharges against public officials whose actions or omissions result in financial losses.
