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Controller of Budget report flags widespread delays in government projects, weak target monitoring
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 04, 2025

The State Department for Basic Education’s countrywide initiative to construct junior secondary classrooms and integrated resource centres has also se...

EACC asked to investigate Nakuru Governor Kihika over Sh7.8 billion stalled projects, Sh1 million incomplete toilet
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

The governor further came under scrutiny for authorising the hiring of private law firms without approval from the county attorney.

MPs question Moi University over Sh7 million gate and stalled multi-million projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2025

The Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education criticised the university’s management for launching multiple projects without completing...

MPs demand probe into Sh373m stalled amphitheatre project at University of Eldoret
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

The committee resolved to recommend to the National Assembly that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Inv...

Kabianga, Masinde Muliro varsities on the spot over delayed projects, irregular spending
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

The Committee, chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, undertook the visits to follow up on audit queries flagged by the Auditor-General in relation to t...

Audit exposes Sh495 million in abandoned NG-CDF projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2025

In 18 constituencies, completed projects valued at Sh101.1 million had not been put to use, with the report describing this as wasteful expenditure an...

Sh6.6 billion school projects under probe for delays, shoddy work and irregular payments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has revealed that key procurement procedures were flouted, projects stalled without explanation, and performance bonds...

Treasury to securitise half of road levy to unlock funds for stalled projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2025

Wajir East MP Aden Daud questioned the rationale behind raising the levy beyond the initial Sh7 approved by Parliament.

Water Ministry on the spot over Sh1 billion in stalled projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2025

MPs have accused the ministry of approving huge sums for boreholes, irrigation works, and sanitation facilities that either do not exist or remain inc...

Auditor-General flags Sh38bn in stalled projects in 24 state departments
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Gathungu says the government has already paid Sh7.8 billion for these projects, some of which are now accruing penalties due to delayed payment of cer...

Senate uncovers Sh7.6 billion scandal in stalled county projects and wasted funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

Many governors are choosing to sideline or stop projects started by their predecessors, regardless of how much money has already been spent or how clo...

Multi-billion shilling health projects stall, deepening Kenya's health crisis - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu said the key projects, including the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Paediatric Emergency and Burns Centre, the Kisii...

Auditor-General: Sh69.5 million spent, but Nairobi's Mutuini market project stalled
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

The Mutuini market was the first of 20 markets the county government planned to build by 2027 to address the shortage of trading spaces in Nairobi.

Incomplete projects, land wrangles stalling Isiolo's progress, says Senator Dullo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

Some of the stalled projects include a modern market, an abattoir, the county administration block and the expansion of Isiolo International Airport.

Lamu Governor on the spot over Sh421million stalled projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

According to a report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathung'u, Lamu County allocated Sh1.29 billion for projects but spent only Sh796.3 million.

Activist Morara Kebaso freed on bail as lawyers term charge defective
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 01, 2024

Kebaso is facing charges of cyber harassment, contrary to Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018.

Treasury undermining crucial State projects by withholding funds - MPs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2024

The affected departments were Investment Promotion, Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, and MSMEs.

Nairobi tops list of counties with stalled projects at Sh1.36 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 13, 2024

These projects include the Pumwani Lucky Summer Dispensary, Pumwani Majengo Health Centre, and Gumba/Mabatini Dispensary.

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