Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen Advocates for Lifestyle Audits of Public Officials

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Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for a lifestyle audit of public servants and state officers to address concerns about their living standards exceeding their means.
He proposed the introduction of a Lifestyle Audit Bill in Parliament to formalize this initiative, which would establish parameters for auditing the lifestyles of state and public officials and ensure their expenses align with their legal income.
“In light of the ongoing national discourse regarding the financial habits of state officers, I urge Parliament to urgently introduce and pass a Lifestyle Audit Bill,” Murkomen stated on X. “This legislation should set maximum costs for personal attire and vehicles.”
Speaking at the burial of former PS Joseah Sang in Kapkatet, Kericho County, Murkomen emphasized the importance of transparency in government operations, suggesting that annual audits should be conducted on all Cabinet Secretaries to evaluate their performance.
“I am prepared to account for every moment I spend in my office, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and to report on the achievements of my ministry over the past two years,” he said. “This should become standard practice.”
Murkomen further stressed the need for collective accountability among leaders, advocating for a systematic approach to lifestyle audits that applies to all public officials, not just individuals like himself.
He also highlighted the financial challenges he faced upon taking office, revealing a debt of Sh165 billion related to road construction, which he attributed to previous administrations’ failures to manage fiscal responsibility. “As your Minister of Roads, we’ve had to negotiate with contractors to address pending bills over the last two years,” he added.