Auditor general has revealed significant corruption at Kirimara High School, which is under the administration of Principal Nicholus Muchemi

 


 

The auditor general's report has uncovered illicit dealings at Kirimara High School, led by Chief Principal Nicholus Maina Muchemi, who assumed his role in May 2022.

Stakeholders support the report, asserting its accuracy and calling for further investigations by the AECC and DCI.

Parents, students, and stakeholders now concur that it is imperative for Muchemi to be transferred due to his failure to manage the school effectively, hence the demand for his transfer by the end of this term. T

hey argue that his leadership style is characterized by arrogance, coercion, and intimidation of PA members to endorse and approve illegal activities, while those with differing views face threats and victimization.

Since his appointment, there has been a lack of significant progress at the school, with academic performance declining to a C- (minus) grade, leaving little to celebrate.

Earlier this year, he allegedly requested parents to contribute funds to ensure students “pass exams.” Parents refused, and it is reported that these funds were intended to undermine the integrity of the 2025 KCSE.

Suppliers and non-teaching staff are owed over Sh2 million. Only those suppliers who agree to provide a 10% kickback receive timely payments. The report indicates that the statement of assets and liabilities presented in the financial statements shows a payables balance of Kshs.24,927,297.

However, this balance includes trade payables amounting to Kshs.2,341,978, which have been overdue for more than three years. This situation contravenes Section 53 (8) of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, which stipulates that 'an Accounting Officer shall not initiate any procurement proceedings until they are satisfied that sufficient funds to meet the obligations of the resulting contracts are reflected in approved budget estimates.'

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