Unmasking Ghost Schools: Navakholo CDF Under Fire Over KSh 2 Million Expenditure
Audit Report Sparks Controversy in Navakholo
The Navakholo National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) is under scrutiny following reports of a KSh 2,000,000 disbursement to a potentially non-existent institution. According to the National Auditor’s report for the financial year ending June 2021, funds were allocated to Bukhubalo Secondary School, an entity residents and activists claim does not exist within the constituency.
The discrepancy was highlighted in a public expose, pointing to a potential ‘ghost school’ scandal designed to siphon public funds meant for educational infrastructure. The audit document specifically lists the KSh 2 million under secondary school projects for the 2020/2021 financial cycle.
Details of the Disputed Allocation
The financial statement shows various allocations to primary and secondary schools. While established institutions like Namirama Primary and Makhima Primary received documented funding, the entry for Bukhubalo Secondary School has raised significant red flags. Stakeholders are now demanding a physical verification of the school’s location and registration status with the Ministry of Education.
This development follows a trend of heightened vigilance by Kenyan taxpayers over the utilization of NG-CDF resources. Educational development remains a top priority for constituency funding, making any misappropriation a significant blow to local literacy and infrastructure goals. For more updates on school funding and management, visit teacher.co.ke.
Demands for Accountability
Local leaders and anti-corruption activists have called for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate the Navakholo CDF committee. They argue that the presence of ‘ghost schools’ in official audit reports suggests a systemic failure in oversight.
The pressure is now on the local NG-CDF office to produce records of the school’s existence, including its TSC registration number and physical address. Failure to do so could result in legal action against the fund’s managers for the misappropriation of public resources.
