Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika was grilled by the Senate Public Accounts Committee over alleged financial misappropriation and stalled county projects, including a Ksh.1 million toilet unfinished for three years. The committee is urging the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate payments of over Ksh.22 million to various law firms without supporting documents.

• Most important fact or figure from the article: Stalled projects worth Ksh.7.8 billion were flagged by the Auditor General, with no documentation or progress reports provided.
• Key person or organization involved: Governor Susan Kihika struggled to explain the stalled projects and payments, while Senate PAC Chair Moses Kajwang’ and Taita Taveta Senator Johnes Mwaruma questioned her.
• Notable detail that adds context: An Auditor noted the county illegally hired private law firms despite having a county attorney, with no justification for Ksh.22 million in payments.