Baringo County under Senate probe over 304 illegal bank accounts

Senators gave the order on Monday when Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi appeared before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations.

The Governor was given two days to comply with the order as stipulated in the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act. 

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka questioned how the county opened so many accounts to operate DANIDA funds, suggesting there is a possibility that some funds might have been withdrawn illegally.

Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, who is also the vice-chair of the committee, urged county governments to adhere to PFM laws, emphasizing that public money should be spent legally.

In his response, Governor Cheboi said the county government opened the commercial accounts to run DANIDA programs, stating it was a directive from DANIDA for easier auditing. 

"We had received additional grants following the proper usage,” Cheboi said.