Hanifa, a key figure in managing a Sh31 million public fund that was raised to aid casualties of the demonstration, is now at the center of a major accountability scandal following accusations of misappropriation.
The funds, intended for hospital bills and financial assistance to affected families, has come under scrutiny after a series of audits revealed discrepancies in its management and distribution.
Kenyans on social media have intensified the onslaught after Hanifa after she released ‘cooked’ audited reports.
Dr. Dennis Adison Ouma. Pointed out that the reports failed to paint a transparent picture of how the money was used
Allegations of improper allocation of funds, irregular disbursement of the funds, and inflated project costs have surfaced, sparking public outcry and demands for transparency.
Initial reports had indicated that the kitty had raised Sh50million, however, Hanifa maintained that only Sh31million was raised from which about a million shillings went to transactional costs
Hanifa had been tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the fundraising campaign during the protest in the Mchanga platform.
Colleagues and contributors believed the funds were being handled with integrity and were confident that the money would reach those in need.
However, recent revelations have uncovered discrepancies in the accounting, leading to suspicions that a significant portion of the funds never made it to their intended destination.
The fundraising campaign had been a great success, with generous donations pouring in from Kenyans, partners, and well-wishers.
The funds were intended to provide crucial assistance to those injured in the demonstrations, medical bills and partlt to offset the grief for those who had lost the loved ones.
According to renown blogger, lord Abraham Mutai an estimates Sh35 million was yet to be accounted for. This has seen individuals express their disappointment and anger, emphasizing the betrayal felt by everyone who had contributed to the cause.
According to the report, Sh10,126,963 million was used to support the medical bills of 95 people who were injured.
The report showed those who were seriously injured were 46 people, with Sh7,767,681 million being channelled to support them.
To support five people who were permanently injured, Sh2,081,930 million was used from the funds.
The report showed that Sh10,320,000 million was channelled to support 208 bereaved families.