The Office of the Auditor-General has rejected allegations that its officers demanded up to KSh15 million from school principals to influence audit reports.
The claims emerged after school heads reportedly raised concerns over alleged demands for money during audits. Some principals claimed they were asked to pay cash in exchange for favourable reports or to have negative findings removed.
The allegations were raised publicly by Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) chairman Omboko Milemba, who called for investigations into the claims.
According to reports, the alleged demands varied from hundreds of thousands of shillings to as much as KSh1.5 million in individual cases.
Milemba said schools should undergo proper audits but called for authorities to establish whether the process was being conducted within the law.
The claims have also attracted attention from education stakeholders, with calls for an investigation to determine whether any officers were involved in wrongdoing.
The Auditor-General's office, however, has dismissed the accusations, maintaining that the claims do not represent its official audit practices.
The allegations have sparked renewed discussion about the auditing of public schools and the need for transparency in the management of school funds.
Authorities may now be required to establish whether the reported demands occurred and, if so, identify those responsible.
The matter remains a subject of concern among school administrators and education officials as questions continue to be raised about accountability during public-school audits.