A new audit report has uncovered widespread procurement rule violations and poor inclusivity practices across 32 counties, involving irregularities totaling over Sh10 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year.

The Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s report reveals that several counties failed to adhere to key procurement regulations, including awarding contracts without verifying supplier qualifications as required under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020.

Nairobi County led with Sh3.3 billion in irregularities, followed by Kericho County with Sh1.9 billion.