Felix Koskei, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, officially launched the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) Academy at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) Lower Kabete Campus in Nairobi.
The new academy aims to strengthen professional capacity in public sector auditing by equipping auditors with specialised skills to enhance oversight and responsible stewardship of public funds. It will focus on advancing technical standards, promoting a preventive audit culture, and embedding accountability as a core principle in public finance management.
Speaking at the event, Koskei described the academy as a key pillar of the government’s broader governance reform agenda. “This initiative speaks to our commitment to responsible service delivery, fiscal discipline, and a results-oriented Public Service that upholds the trust of the Kenyan people,” he said. He added that the academy will help raise auditing standards, support the goal of zero-fault audits, and strengthen institutional safeguards across public entities.
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The OAG Academy, a strategic partnership between the Office of the Auditor-General and the Kenya School of Government, will serve as a regional centre of excellence offering specialised training, research, innovation, and continuous professional development for public sector auditors.
Koskei commended Auditor-General FCPA Nancy Gathungu, CBS, for her leadership and praised the independent office of the Auditor-General and KSG Director-General Prof. Nura Mohamed, Ph.D., EBS, for their foresight in establishing the academy.
The launch drew participation from several high-ranking government officials and key stakeholders. Among those in attendance were Dr. Chris Kiptoo, CBS, Principal Secretary for the National Treasury, and Prof. Nura Mohamed, Ph.D., EBS, Director-General of the Kenya School of Government. Also present was Dr. Amani Komora, Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission, alongside senior officers from the Office of the Auditor-General. The event additionally welcomed representatives from AFROSAI-E, the African Organisation of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions, who were in Kenya on a training mission.
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu hailed the academy as a milestone in building a stronger, more accountable public finance system. “This facility will not only enhance the skills of our auditors but also position Kenya as a leader in audit excellence across the region,” she said.
