Kisumu County Assembly: Up to 70% of Pending Bills Fraudulent, Onyango Oloo Alleges

• Former Kisumu County Assembly Speaker Onyango Oloo claims up to 70% of pending bills owed by county governments in Kenya are fraudulent.
• Oloo alleges widespread collusion between governors and county assemblies is facilitating this corruption.
• Fake pending bills are siphoning off public funds meant for essential services and development projects.

up to 70 per cent of pending bills owed by county governments are fraudulent

A former Kisumu County Assembly Speaker has made a startling claim about the nature of pending bills owed by county governments in Kenya. Onyango Oloo, who is also a presidential aspirant for the Freedom and Opportunity Party (FOP), alleges that up to 70% of these bills are fraudulent. According to Oloo, this widespread corruption is facilitated by collusion between governors and county assemblies. This means that public funds meant for essential services and development projects are being siphoned off through fake pending bills.

The issue of pending bills has been a long-standing concern in Kenya's county governments. These bills refer to outstanding payments owed by counties to various service providers, contractors, and suppliers. However, the lack of transparency and accountability in the payment process has created an environment conducive to corruption. Lawyers advising clients on county government contracts should be aware of this potential for fraudulent pending bills and ensure their clients are not inadvertently contributing to or benefiting from such schemes.

The allegations made by Onyango Oloo have significant implications for the fight against corruption in Kenya's county governments. If true, this would mean that a substantial portion of public funds is being misused through fake pending bills. This not only undermines the delivery of essential services but also erodes trust in the government's ability to manage public resources effectively. It is crucial that investigations are conducted to uncover the extent of this corruption and hold those responsible accountable.

Lawyers advising clients on county government contracts should be aware of the potential for fraudulent pending bills and ensure their clients are not inadvertently contributing to or benefiting from such schemes.

Source: Original reporting via Capital FM