The National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) in Kisii County which falls under the management of Women Representative Doris Aburi is embroiled in a financial scandal that has exposed concerning levels of mismanagement and corruption.
Allegations have surfaced that funds allocated under the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) program for the 2023/2024 financial year, amounting to Kshs 19.7 million, were fraudulently disbursed to non-existent groups.
Official records list 66 groups as beneficiaries, but investigations reveal that many of these groups and their supposed members are fictitious, raising serious concerns about the integrity of fund administration.
Legitimate beneficiaries have reported no involvement in any applications or disbursements, and many individuals named in the documents are unaware of their inclusion in the purported groups.
This phantom beneficiary scheme suggests a deliberate manipulation of payment processes.
The spotlight has fallen on NGAAF Coordinator Timothy Nyandusi and Liaison Officer Eric Oigo, who are accused of diverting the funds for personal gain.
Reports allege that they have used the misappropriated money to finance lavish lifestyles, including the acquisition of luxury vehicles and properties, such as a multi-million-shilling estate in Bonchari.
Community projects under NGAAF, including anti-jigger campaigns and girl-child empowerment programs, have also come under scrutiny.
Despite being allocated funds in official records, these initiatives remain either incomplete or entirely unimplemented.
This discrepancy points to a broader pattern of financial mismanagement within NGAAF. Adding to public frustration, the transfer of key officials, such as Nyandusi’s reassignment to Kisumu County, has been viewed as a potential cover-up rather than a step toward accountability.
The controversy has also drawn attention to Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya Aburi, who serves as the NGAAF Patron.
Public outcry has intensified over her rapid wealth accumulation during her short tenure in office.
A luxurious mansion under construction in Riana Ward, equipped with high-end features, has become a symbol of potential misuse of public funds.
The lack of clarity around her financial dealings has fueled demands for accountability and transparency.
This scandal reflects a larger issue within Kisii County, where oversight bodies like the Controller of Budget and the Auditor General have flagged a persistent trend of misallocating public funds.
Kisii has been criticized for prioritizing non-developmental expenditures, further exacerbating the misuse of resources meant to improve infrastructure and citizen welfare.
The systemic nature of these issues underscores the urgent need for reforms to prevent future abuses.
These pressing concerns demand immediate action as pressure mounts for transparency, accountability, and justice for affected communities.
