Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi has raised questions over an alleged online communication operation said to be linked to Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, calling for greater transparency on its leadership, funding and activities.
Nyakundi claims that the operation is connected to government offices and receives significant monthly funding, while questioning how resources are allocated and what value taxpayers receive from the initiative.
The blogger alleged that some individuals working within the network receive relatively small payments compared to the reported amount of money involved, prompting questions over who authorises the funding and how it is distributed.
According to Nyakundi, the online team’s main activities appear focused on defending government officials, responding to critics and pushing political messaging on social media rather than providing public information or improving communication between government and citizens.
He has also named Nge’ndo Murugu as an individual allegedly involved in leading the operation, while claiming that some people associated with the network have raised concerns about the management style and treatment of bloggers working within the team.
The allegations have sparked debate over the need for clarity on how government communication structures are created, whether they operate under official mandates and whether their funding is included in approved public budgets.
Nyakundi argued that public institutions should maintain transparency regarding communication teams by providing information about their roles, recruitment processes, contracts and performance expectations.
He questioned whether government offices should be associated with political online battles and urged authorities to explain how public resources are being used in digital communication activities.
The blogger said that if public funds are allocated to such initiatives, Kenyans should be able to understand who manages the programmes, what work is being delivered and how success is measured.
He called for the disclosure of relevant information, including staffing structures, contracts and performance reports, arguing that accountability is necessary whenever taxpayers’ money is involved.
The claims have renewed discussions around the role of digital communication teams within government and the importance of separating public information services from political messaging.
Officials linked to the allegations have not publicly confirmed the claims, and details surrounding the reported operation, its structure and funding remain subject to further clarification.