Office of the Controller of Budget

The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) is an independent office established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya with the core mandate being to oversee implementation of the budgets of the National and County Governments by authorizing the withdrawal from public funds. [Read More]

 

The roles of The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) are:

Oversight Role

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Investigation Role

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Controlling Role

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Public Sensitization Role

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Reporting Role

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Advisory Role

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Arbitration/Mediation Role

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Our Vision

A country where public funds are utilized prudently

Our Mision

To oversee implementation of Government budgets through timely authorization of withdrawals from Public Funds and reporting on utilization.

Core Values

Integrity, Transparency & Accountability, Professionalism, Independence, Creativity & Innovativeness and Teamwork.

News and Events


Controller of Budget appears before the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Development of the National Assembly
March 26, 2026

The Controller of Budget, FCPA Dr Margaret Nyakang’o, appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee [...]

Controller of Budget appears before the Finance and National Planning Committee of the National Assembly
March 23, 2026

The Controller of Budget, FCPA Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, appeared before the Finance and National Planning [...]

The Controller of Budget Strengthens Budget Oversight Through Advanced M&E Training
March 19, 2026

The Controller of Budget, FCPA Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, presided over the conclusion of a pivotal [...]

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