Steve Mamesh

Architect, Project manager, digital artist, Son, Father Husband & friend

[Jim Njue @jimNjue_]

This is the best explanation why our beautiful country is in ruins under Ruto.

[Sholla Ard 🇰🇪 @sholard_mancity]

🚨 BREAKING: The Finance Committee led by Kimani Kuria & other UDA MPs has officially rejected a crucial proposal by the Controller of Budget (CoB) to vet, track, and approve withdrawals from the new Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Let this sink in. The CoB’s entire constitutional job is to make sure your tax money isn't misused before it leaves the account. Yet, MPs just voted to block her from having written authorization over these billions.

Look at exactly what they said NO to:

❌ No Written Sign-offs: They rejected letting the CoB approve withdrawals.

❌ Bypassing the Main Account: They refused to route the revenue through the Consolidated Fund first.

❌ Avoiding Full PFM Act Oversight: They blocked the full application of standard public finance accountability laws.

By bypassing Article 228 of the Constitution, this decision turns a national wealth fund into an unaccountable black box.

If the intentions for these billions are pure and there’s nothing to hide, why lock out the COB?

This is a terrifying precedent. What is the real motive behind locking out the nation's top financial watchdog?

Note: This has not been passed by the full Parliament yet. This is the time to speak up strongly; we should push for the CoB to have a meaningful say so that this national fund doesn’t become an accountability black box.

[The Standard Digital @StandardKenya]

Remember Them!

Project done by @itsmugoerick
#GenZ2ndAnniversary

[Mary Njoroge @Maryian96]

My lord kiburi nataka this year ni kama ya KTN 🤣🤣🤣🤣they are ungovernable aaah give that son of Moi what he drinks on our bill🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣cz damn it...

[Generali Osumo @generali_osumo]

He was on his way to work, carrying a Kenyan flag and strolling alone along the street!

He has been manhandled, beaten and arrested, his crime being having the Kenyan flag with him!

The KILLER REGIME is inciting Kenyans into more anger!

The Sugoi ASSASSIN MUST GO!

[LANDLORD🇰🇪 @bozgabi]

Algorithm ikikufikisha hapa piga RETWEET to pay tributes to our fallen Comrades🕊️

[Bonnie Mwangi, CPA, LLM, MBA @MwangiBonnie]

My fellow Kenyans,

I have a personal request today.

I ask that you read this entire summary of what is happening in your own country.

And then, I ask you to ask yourself this question:

What I am going to do about it?

Because I am beginning to worry that we are getting numb to corruption, wastage, and incompetence.

Nothing can wake us up from our collective slumber.

It is terrifying.

If you are from Kiambu County – I ask you to think about these findings as you consider people you want to represent you in government.

If you are from another county – the lesson is the same.

Please think about the people you empower with the ability to spend your money.

As I have told you before – we are at a momentous juncture in our country.

Our country is under siege from all sides.
Make no mistake about it – the country we all love is under serious assault.

By thieves. By criminals. People who think that being in government is a license to take everything in their sight.

Ours has become a country of so much promise, and so much pain and suffering.

As I have said before so many times – the next election is about answering this question:

Who are we as a country?

We call ourselves proud people. Kenyans!

But in substance, what are we all about?

The question for us heading into 2027 is this:

Will our country will be organized around the future of its people, all of its people, or around the appetites of a political class that has mistaken public service for private entitlement.

This is the quintessential question that every Kenyan of voting age must answer in 2027.

That’s enough for now, so let’s deal with Kiambu County.

Quick side story: For those who have followed me for a while, you are aware of the story I have told you a few times, about Owen. 20 year old kid from Kiambu County. Rises up like a phoenix from the humblest of beginnings - raised by his grandparents - who are about 90 and 80 today.

Through high school, it was hot or miss if he would graduate, because fees were often paid by strangers.

Sometimes by teachers.

He get's admitted to Egerton - the very first in his entire family.

But he needs KSH 100,000 to realize that dream.

KSH 100,000.

This, to his grandparents is like a billion.

So he goes from one politicians office to the next for an entire year.

Begging for some intervention. To salavage his dream of a college education.

This country that spent KSH 4 trillion that year, including KSH 1.6 trillion on debt service - told him he was not a priority.

Had no more help.

So he stayed home for a month and a half - after he was supposed to report to Egerton.

And everyday he called strangers near and far, looking for help.

This story, should anger you. Should bother you.

Should torment all of us.

That kid - who is every single parent's dream child, stayed home for a month and a half, instead of being in school, while the crap I describe below was taking place.

So, bear that in mind, for context.

Payroll, Human Resources & Ghost Worker Irregularities – KSH 2.76 Billion in Losses

County Wage Bill Breached Legal Limit – KSh 2.1B on Salaries

The county spent KSh 7.9 billion on salaries, consuming 48% of revenue against the legal limit of 35%, breaching fiscal responsibility laws and reducing funds available for development and services.

By doing this alone, the County Government stole KSH 2.1 billion from citizens in 2024-2025 – funds that could have been used to provide critical services and development.

Irregular Use of Cash Advance for Vehicle Repairs – KSh 4.9 Millionsed to steal KSH 7.3 billion from citizens.

Irregular Engagement of Casual Workers – KSh 335.7 Million

The county says that it spent KSh 335.7 million on 1,180 casual workers. But it has nothing to show the auditors – no proper recruitment records, contracts, or employment protections.

There is absolutely no documentation about who was hired, for what, or how long they worked.

Weak Oversight of Community Health Promoters

The county says that it hired over 3,000 Community Health Promoters during the year. But it it does not have recruitment records, performance reports, or anything to show who was hired, for how long, and what they did.

Again, there is absolutely no documentation about who was hired, for what, or how long they worked.

Manual Payroll Payments – KSh 283.6 Million

The county paid KSh 283.61 million through manual payroll systems instead of the official government payroll platform.

Because of this, nobody can say for certain if these workers actually existed – and what they did, but KSH 283 million was claimed to have been used to pay them.

Duplicate and Suspicious Payroll Payments

Auditors found duplicate salary payments, shared bank accounts, and overlapping payroll entries involving county workers.

For example:

Auditors identified duplicate and irregular salary payments involving casual workers and administrative staff.

In one case, a single worker received KSh 24,696 as a garbage collector in the WENRECC Department while also receiving KSh 27,783 as a caretaker assistant in the Administration Department during the same month.

Further review revealed that the same bank account later received KSh 46,617 as payment for an administrator-liaison role and an additional KSh 45,063 as payment for an administrator-casual worker role, suggesting possible duplicate or overlapping payments.

One magical human being. 4 jobs. Same day.

His day has 96 hours!

In another example, auditors also found that five bank accounts were shared by ten different officers, raising serious concerns about payroll fraud, ghost workers, and weak internal payroll controls.

Salary and Allowance Overpayments – KSh 3.1 Million

The county overpaid salaries and allowances by KSh 3.1 million without approvals or recovery efforts.

Irregular Hardship Allowances

The county paid hardship allowances to officers despite Kiambu not being classified as a hardship area.

Double Housing Allowances – KSh 33.7 Million

Auditors found officers receiving duplicate and excessive housing allowances totaling KSh 33.7 million.

Unsupported Domestic Travel Claims – KSh 4 Million

Auditors could not verify KSh 3.998 million in domestic travel reimbursements due to missing approvals, travel, and attendance records.

Unsupported Overtime Payments – KSh 2.9 Million

The county paid KSh 2.91 million in overtime allowances without timesheets, approvals, or duty records.

Pending Bills, Legal Costs & Financial Liabilities – KSH 1.19 Billion

Unsupported Pending Bills and Legal Fees – KSh 1.19 Billion

Auditors could not verify over KSh 1.19 billion in liabilities after the county failed to provide supporting contracts, invoices, case numbers, and payment records.

An entire KSH 1.19 billion in “pending bills” introduced in 2024-2025-apparently “incurred” from the past, even though no one has ever known about them.

And there is no case name, number, or anything to substantiate the claim.

That is what you are asked to believe.

Fuel, Vehicles & Insurance Irregularities – KSH 960.1 Million.

Unsupported Fuel Expenditure – KSh 47.9 Million Unverified

The county “spent” KSh 47.9 million on fuel and generator costs that could not be traced to vehicles, generators, or consumption records.

Fuel Consumed by Non-Operational Vehicles – KSh 67.5 Million Questioned

Auditors additionally found that 58 vehicles classified as non-operational still consumed fuel worth KSh 67.53 million.

Maajabu! Au sio?

Weak Fuel Controls – KSh 245.8 Million Usage Could Not Be Verified

The county failed to capture odometer readings for fuel worth KSh 147.2 million, while:

And you may want to sit down for this one:

Vehicles with zero odometer readings consumed fuel worth KSh 98.6 million.

Think about that.

In connection with KSH 147 million, there is no record to track fuel usage. We are just told to trust the most corrupt county government.

And then, this same "government", has charged us KSH 98 million for “fuel” that were not driven 1 km during the year.

KSH 98 million!

We are angry enough. We are not.

Irregular Increase in Vehicle Insurance Costs – 56% Premium Jump

The county increased vehicle insurance premiums from KSh 32.3 million to KSh 50.2 million without justification or a fresh procurement process.

Insurance for Non-Operational Vehicles – KSh 34.9 Million Waste

The county insured 11 non-operational vehicles at a cost of KSh 34.87 million.

Insurance for Unregistered Vehicles – KSh 114.9 Million Questioned

Auditors found that 23 unregistered vehicles were “insured” at a cost of KSh 114.91 million, with ownership documents missing for most vehicles.

Insurance Cover for Vehicles with Unknown Status – KSh 203 Million at Risk

The county insured 25 vehicles worth KSh 202.95 million despite failing to indicate whether the vehicles were operational, idle, or disposed.

Unsupported Vehicle Insurance Payments – KSh 132.9 Million Questioned

The county spent KSh 132.88 million on vehicle insurance without inspection reports, valuations, or proof that the vehicles qualified for coverage.

Duplicate Vehicle Insurance Payments – KSh 113.2 Million

Auditors found duplicate insurance cover for 17 vehicles, resulting in possible double payments of KSh 113.23 million.

In other words, 17 “vehicles” were made up in order to increase cost of insurance by KSH 113 million.

KSH 113 million is stolen through duplicate license plates.

And, Owen just needed KSH 100,000.

And it was not available.

Likely Ghost Employees Under Insurance Cover

The county insured 6,734 staff, yet only 6,442 employees were confirmed on payroll, leaving 292 untraceable workers under the insurance scheme.

Procurement, Health Sector & Hospital Project Irregularities – KSH 1.99 Billion

Irregular Procurement of Thika Stadium Phase II – KSh 165.7 Million

The county awarded a KSh 165.67 million stadium contract despite insufficient budget allocation and missing project records.

Likely Overpayments at Thika Stadium – KSh 6.4 Million

Auditors identified possible overpayments of KSh 6.44 million in the Thika Stadium Phase II project.

Irregular Construction at Thigio Primary School – KSh 26.8 Million

The county spent KSh 26.79 million on a school project outside county functions, while the project remained incomplete after contract expiry.

In other words, the county says it spent KSH 26.8 million on projects belonging to the National Government.

Irregular Procurement of Kanjeru Stadium – KSh 163.9 Million

The county awarded a KSh 163.88 million stadium contract without adequate budget and excluded one bidder without explanation during evaluation.

Questionable Completion of Githunguri Stadium Fence – KSh 5.9 Million

Auditors questioned a KSh 5.94 million fencing project after inspection and completion approvals appeared to occur on the same day.

Unsupported Authority to Incur Expenditure (AIEs) – KSh 20 Million

The county failed to provide expenditure returns or supporting records for KSh 20.05 million issued through certain departments.

Irregular Use of Cash Adavance for Vehicle Repairs – KSh 4.9 Million

The county used standing cash advances worth KSh 4.9 million for vehicle repairs instead of proper procurement methods.

Irregular Vehicle Repairs and Tyre Procurement – KSh 7.6 Million

Auditors could not verify KSh 7.6 million in vehicle repairs and tyre procurements due to missing tender and inspection records.

Few Suppliers Dominated Vehicle Repairs – KSh 166.7 Million

A small group of suppliers received most vehicle repair contracts worth KSh 166.72 million despite pre-qualified supplier lists requiring fair rotation.

Irregular Payments to Police Officers – KSh 5.7 Million

The county irregularly paid KSh 5.69 million in allowances directly to Administration Police officers already salaried by the National Government.

Delayed Completion of Thogoto Hospital – KSh 196.3 Million

The county approved unsupported contract variations and failed to complete the Thogoto Hospital project within contract timelines.

Delayed Construction at Karuri Hospital – KSh 224.7 Million

The Karuri Level 4 Hospital project remained behind schedule despite KSh 129.6 million already being paid to the contractor.

Overpayment at Uthiru Hospital – KSh 15.9 Million

Auditors found overpayments of KSh 15.86 million after contractors were paid far ahead of project completion.

Delayed and Defective Kahawa Sukari Hospital Project

The Kahawa Sukari Level 3 Hospital remained incomplete beyond contract timelines, with poor workmanship and lower-quality materials used.

Poor Workmanship at Gachege Health Centre – KSh 4.1 Million

Auditors found collapsing ceilings, incomplete renovations, and an unused maternity wing despite KSh 4.14 million spent on renovations.

Stalled Municipal Offices Project – KSh 51.7 Million

The Red Nova municipal offices project stalled after the contractor abandoned the site and failed to renew performance guarantees.

Delayed Bus Park Upgrades – KSh 51.2 Million

The Kwambira and Githiga bus park upgrade projects remained incomplete after expiry of contract timelines.

Defective Kiambu Bus Park Kiosks – KSh 24.4 Million

Only 28 of 106 kiosks at Kiambu Bus Park had been completed, while some unfinished kiosks had already been vandalized.

Irregular Borehole Procurement at Gatuanabu – KSh 2.6 Million

The county awarded a borehole drilling contract to a bidder with heavily encumbered assets and missing regulatory approvals.

Irregular Procurement of Njiku Borehole – KSh 2.4 Million

Auditors found that the winning bidder failed mandatory financial capability requirements.

Idle Cabro-Making Machine – KSh 13.1 Million

One cabro-making machine costing millions remained unused at the Governor’s office for eight months after delivery.

Irregular Procurement of Kinoo Market – KSh 48.1 Million

The county awarded the Kinoo Market contract to a bidder missing mandatory procurement documents.

County Risked Loss of Ambulances – KSh 9.8 Million

Suppliers withheld ambulance logbooks over unpaid debts, exposing the county to loss of ownership control.

Irregular Procurement of Maize Seeds – KSh 44.2 Million

The county procured maize seeds from a supplier without a license.

Irregular Advance Payment for Seedlings – KSh 11.4 Million

The county paid the full KSh 11.4 million contract value before any seedlings or cuttings were delivered.

County Industrial Park Delays – KSh 461.2 Million

The county failed to complete the KSh 461.22 million industrial park project even after extending contract timelines.

Non-Rotation of Piglet Suppliers

One supplier received 64% of piglet supply orders despite framework rules requiring fair rotation.

Irregular Fertilizer Procurement – KSh 100 Million

The county paid KSh 100 million for fertilizer without contracts, tender records, or valid procurement documentation.

Unverified Billboard Contracts – KSh 14.3 Million

The county could not prove billboard advertising and branding works worth KSh 14.3 million had been completed.

Unsupported Advertising Expenditure – KSh 16.9 Million

The county spent KSh 16.92 million on publicity services without user requisitions or needs assessments.

Defective and Idle ECDE Centres

Auditors found leaking roofs, cracked walls, missing fittings, and incomplete works in several ECDE centres despite millions spent. Some completed facilities remained unused months after commissioning.

Unreported Reserved Procurement Contracts – KSh 106.9 Million

The county failed to report KSh 106.9 million in youth, women, and disability procurement awards to the Procurement Regulatory Authority.

Unexplained Audio-Visual Equipment Variance – KSh 7.5 Million

Auditors found an unexplained KSh 7.49 million difference between payment vouchers and IFMIS records.

Unsupported and Wasteful Legal Fees - KSh 454.3 Million

Unsupported Legal Fee Claims

Auditors found unsupported, duplicate, and questionable legal fee claims involving millions of shillings.

For example:

The county reported KSh 9.82 million as legal fees payable to an advocate.

However, auditors found that supporting documents attached to the voucher related to a separate payment of KSh 14.02 million that had already been stamped as paid in June 2021, including invoices and court rulings.

Auditors also found that the amount could not be traced in the county’s schedule of accounts payable, raising concerns about duplicate or unsupported liabilities.

The county reported an additional KSh 13.53 million payable to another advocate for handling Kiambu HCC No. 18 of 2019 – Export Consolidated Services vs County Executive of Kiambu.

However, auditors found that the amount was completely omitted from the official list of outstanding legal fees maintained by the Office of the County Attorney.

Auditors also found that the county reported KSh 7.79 million payable to an advocate relating to ELRC Nairobi Case No. 1068 of 2015.

However, court records showed that the matter had already been marked as closed on 30 October 2024 after the claimant confirmed that payment had been fully settled.

The county paid KSh 19.72 million to external advocates for legal representation in Kiambu HCJR 007 of 2025 – Sauti Business Community vs County Executive of Kiambu and HCCHR PET 031 of 2025 despite already maintaining a fully established Office of the County Attorney responsible for representing the county in legal proceedings.

Avoidable Legal Costs – KSh 403.4 Million

The county incurred KSh 403.44 million in avoidable legal penalties, interest, and contempt-related costs after failing to obey court orders.

Just downright incompetent.

Failure to Report Cancelled Tenders

The county failed to report cancellation of eight tenders to the Procurement Regulatory Authority as required by law.

Unaccounted for or Potentially Stolen Cash, and Other Illegalities -KSh 71.4 Million

Unreconciled Cash Balances – KSh 36 Million Unaccounted For

Auditors found an unexplained KSh 36 million variance in the county’s reported cash and cash equivalent balances.

Irregular Operation of 288 Commercial Bank Accounts

The county operated 288 commercial bank accounts contrary to Public Finance Management regulations limiting such accounts to revenue collection and petty cash purposes.

Irregular Health Risk Allowances

The county irregularly paid health risk allowances to ineligible officers contrary to SRC guidelines.

Irregular Airtime Purchases – KSh 3.4 Million

The county spent KSh 3.41 million on airtime and data bundles without proper controls or supporting tax receipts.

Unused Bursary Management System – KSh 3 Million

The county paid KSh 2.96 million for a bursary management system that remained unused nearly a year later.

Irregular ECDE Construction – KSh 29M Project Questioned

The county spent KSh 29 million on ECDE centres, but auditors found missing inspection records, incomplete documentation, and irregular award of contracts to a bidder who failed financial capability requirements.

County Spent Only 18% on Development

Development expenditure accounted for only 18% of county spending, far below the legal minimum of 30%. This is the reason for missing roads, and missing infrastructure.

County Ignored Mandatory E-Procurement Rules
Auditors found procurement contracts and tenders were processed outside the mandatory e-procurement system, weakening transparency and accountability.

The total damage is over KSH 5 billion.

In 2024-2025.

The question I asked you to ask yourself was:

What will you do about it?

I have lots of ideas about how to fix Kiambu.

I don't pretend to have all the answers.

Yet - I believe we as citizens can all agree that this government is not serving the vast majority of us.

I have never wanted to be in politics.

Ever.

And am sure the same may be true of Owen.

But you know what? That does not prevent government and corrupt people in it from ruining our lives.

Therefore, we all need to do our part, to fix government.

So that, it does not ruin our lives.

I ask kindly that you consider supporting my vision for Kiambu.

Prudence. Purpose. Progress

https://t.co/eA5QnJAGXc

@KiambuCountyGov @Wamatangi_ @kiambuassembly @EACCKenya @EricLatiff @MoGAbdi @FlavNasmbu @NAssemblyKE @Senate_KE

[Steve Mamesh @the1mamesh]

@generali_osumo You shall know them by their fruits #wantam

[Revolutionary Mankuyio @RevoltMankuyio]

They have arrested Catholic priest Edwin Gathangi Waiguru. We want to know his whereabouts. speaking the truth in this country is now considered as sedition, then something is deeply wrong. Release him Now

[Bonnie Mwangi, CPA, LLM, MBA @MwangiBonnie]

Economist Bonnie Mwangi reveals a shocking truth: incompetence drains more public funds than corruption. A must-watch breakdown of budget mismanagement and misplaced priorities. #FixingTheNation #Kenya #Economy

[Sholla Ard 🇰🇪 @sholard_mancity]

Al Jazeera has released a disturbing documentary exposing how Kenyans are allegedly being surveilled through their phones, and how Safaricom may have been enabling it.

According to the documentary, citizens’ phone data has reportedly been shared with security agencies, while spyware has allegedly been used to infiltrate devices and monitor people.

Think about that for a moment.

The same phone you use for M-Pesa, calls, WhatsApp and private family conversations could allegedly be turned into a surveillance tool against you.

This should terrify every Kenyan.

Because this is no longer about politicians.
It’s about ordinary people.

A boda rider criticizing taxes.
A journalist exposing corruption.
A university student tweeting against the government.
A parent complaining about the economy in a WhatsApp group.

If unchecked, Kenya could slowly return to the fear that existed during the Moi era, where people whispered inside homes because they feared the state was listening.

Only this time, the informer is in your pocket.
Your phone. That is why this story matters.

A government that watches its own citizens is not protecting democracy or them.
It is protecting leaders like Ruto.

And once people become afraid to speak freely, freedom dies quietly.

[Njambi @A_Njambi]

REJECT THE FINANCE BILL 2026

[Richkidd wizzy @RichkiddWizzy]

Wholesalers are selling directly to consumers...supply chain is broken

[Bonnie Mwangi, CPA, LLM, MBA @MwangiBonnie]

Between 2014 and 2025, Nairobi County spent 51% of all revenue on salaries alone for the 0.3% of the county population in government.

Against the legal limit of 35%.

This deprived Nairobi citizens of KSH 46.8 billion in services.

During the same period, the county spend 13% on average on "development" - against the legal minimum of 30%.

This deprived Nairobi citizens of KSH 52 billion in development.

Roads. Hospitals. Drainage Systems.

While this was happening, the county wasted KSH 7.7 billion travelling around the world.

Additionally, approximately KSH 74 billion, with a B - have either been stolen, wasted, or is unaccounted for between 2014-2025.

A county cannot consume close to 70% of all resources on itself and claim to be serving citizens.

And then, steal the rest.

Change, Must Come.

@NairobiAssembly @SakajaJohnson @NairobiCityGov

[Mary Kathomi @MaryK2022]

Why kill young men

[Random World Ψ @randomworldke]

How this didn't go viral is still a mystery 😔🤯
Adel is brilliant!

[Mary Kathomi @MaryK2022]

They are now coming for Kenya forests through this bill

[Yoko @Kibet_bull]

Residents of Mandera fighting for water when Ruto is spending 5M per hour.

[Njambi @A_Njambi]

KENYANS, PLEASE WATCH & RETWEET WIDELY!

I’M BEGGING YOU!

UHURU KENYATTA, WILLIAM RUTO, ADAN DUALE, JOHN MBADI & HENRY ROTICH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CURRENT STATE OF POVERTY IN THIS COUNTRY

[Kavuli M. Bernard, FCH @BernardKavuli]

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