State urged to lend SMEs to revive economy-ICPAK chairperson tells government to stimulate businesses in any way possible
By Pili Chimerah The Institute of Certified Public Accounts of Kenya has told the government to give credit to small and medium enterprises to help revive the economy. ICPAK chair Rose Mwaura said both the government and community have been affected by the effects of Covid-19 on the business sector. She spoke at the official […]
ICPAK warns corrupt members over Kemsa
By Harrison Kivisu The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has warned it will suspend and de-register members who may be implicated in the Kenya medical Supplies Authority(Kemsa) scandal. Speaking in Mombasa yesterday, ICPAK chair Rose Mwaura said the Institute was keenly following an ongoing probe by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption commission(EACC) after […]
Accountants’ Warning on Covid-19
By Wachira Mwangi Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya chairman, FCPA Rose Mwaura during the official opening of the 7th Annual Public Sector Accountants Conference at Sarova Whitesands Yesterday. The accountants have warned that loopholes in governance could hinder and exacerbate the negative impact of Covid-19 Pandemic.
Senate team should back CRA push for prudent spending, own-source revenue
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 2:00 In the last few months, the country has witnessed unending squabbles among senators over the proposed third generation revenue sharing formula by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA). Both proponents and opponents of the proposed formula have assumed hardline positions while the country awaits the outcome and counties continue to […]
We must fight graft more aggressively
By ROSE MWAURA | September 9th 2020 at 12:00:00 GMT +0300 The country has been awash with media reports of alleged misuse of Covid-19 Emergency funds by Health ministry officials, Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa), and other State agencies in collusion with businesspeople. The reports also allege diversion of the personal protective equipment donated by Chinese businessman and […]
Accounting pros urged to aid Covid funds probe.
By Patrick Lang’at The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) yesterday asked its members as well as procurement officers to be at the fore front of providing information to agencies investigating allegations on the theft of Covid-19 funds. In a press statement, ICPAK also asked parliament to hasten debate on whistleblowers protection Bill […]
ICPAK CALLS FOR TIMELY ADOPTION OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORTS
By Nelson Ogallo The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya has urged the National Assembly to expedite the adoption of the Auditor General’s reports to allow for timely implementation of their recommendations. Addressing leaders of various committees in the National Assembly during the Third National Assembly Leadership Retreat, ICPAK Chief Executive Officer, CPA Edwin […]
ICPAK PAYS A COURTESY CALL TO THE LEADER OF MAJORITY IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya Chairman last week paid a courtesy call on the Leader of Majority in the National Assembly, FCPA Hon. Amos Kimunya at Parliament Buildings. ICPAK Chairman- FCPA Rose Mwaura was accompanied by CEO, CPA Edwin Makori. The Chairman hailed the former chair of the Institute for his acumen, […]