Early this month, the International Monetary Fund approved disbursement of $739 to Kenya to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many people on social media are already demanding efficiency and transparency in the management and administration of Covid-19 funds.
The International Center for Policy and Conflict (ICPC) proposes that a single Treasury account that is managed jointly by the National Treasury, Central Bank of Kenya and Council of Governors could ensure the office of Auditor-General has full access and shall publish a daily statement outlining all inflows and outflows to a government ministry, department and or agency.
This concept would give confidence to many Kenyans who are sceptical about how the government will spend Covid-19 funds.
Whatever approach the government takes, it must ensure Covid-19 funds are managed with utmost transparency and integrity.
