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45 illegal vehicles not under Ministry of Mines were illegally getting fuel from ministry’s fuel reserves in 2025 – Audit Reveals
According to the Report of the Auditor
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According to the Report of the Auditor General on the Accounts of the Republic for the Financial Year Ended 31st December 2025, serious irregularities were identified within the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development regarding fuel management.
A review of fuel coupons, registers, and supporting statements revealed that forty-five vehicles not belonging to the ministry’s official fleet were able to draw fuel amounting to K55,854 without proper authorization.
“A scrutiny of fuel coupons, fuel registers and statements revealed that forty five (45) vehicles that were not under the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development fleet drew fuel in amounts totalling K55,854 without authority.” AG’s report noted.
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