Auditor general denies unearthing Ksh1.3T e-Citizen scandal
By Francis Muli, March 4, 2026The Office of the Auditor-General has dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging that it uncovered a Ksh1.3 trillion scandal linked to the government’s e-Citizen platform.
In a statement, the office clarified that reports suggesting the Auditor-General’s findings pointed to Ksh1.3 trillion being lost or unaccounted for are false and misleading.
“Our attention has been drawn to information circulating on social media citing the Auditor-General’s Report as the source of Ksh1.3 trillion allegedly lost or unaccounted for. This information is misleading as it has not emanated from the Office of the Auditor-General,” the statement read.
The clarification comes amid heightened public debate online, where posts have claimed that the national audit report revealed massive financial discrepancies tied to the digital government services platform. However, the Auditor-General’s office emphasized that it has not issued any report making such assertions.
The Office urged the public to rely only on official communications and published audit reports available through its formal channels. It also cautioned against the spread of unverified information, noting that misinformation can erode public trust in oversight institutions.
The Auditor-General is constitutionally mandated to audit and report on the accounts of national and county governments, state organs, and public entities. Its reports are formally submitted to Parliament and made public through established procedures.
The latest clarification seeks to quell speculation and reaffirm the integrity of the audit process, as the Office distances itself from the widely shared Ksh1.3 trillion claim.