MPs order audit of State internship scheme - Business Daily

Author: Kabui MwangiPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: Kenya

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MPs order audit of State internship scheme - Business Daily

Parliament has ordered a special audit of the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) citing persistent payroll anomalies and delayed stipend payments. Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu must complete the review by December 30, 2026. Launched in 2019, the program places graduates in government agencies for a one-year internship at Sh25,000 per month. Complaints over delayed stipend payments have frequently emerged.

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