Owalo warns politicians against interfering with public projects
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 - The government has warned politicians and contractors meddling in public projects that they will face blacklisting and Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenyan government has issued a stern warning against politicians and contractors interfering with public projects, threatening blacklisting and prosecution for irregularities such as improper procurement and stalled works. This directive comes amidst concerns over political influence in tender awards and contractors lacking technical capacity abandoning projects.
- The warning targets irregular procurement, stalled works, and misuse of funds in public projects.
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Delivery and Government Efficiency Eliud Owalo made the announcement during an inspection tour in Trans Nzoia and West Pokot counties.
- Projects inspected include the Sh9.7 billion Siyoi–Muruny Dam, Sh722 million Kapenguria–Makutano Sewerage Project, and the Sh4.5 billion Suam One-Stop Border Post.
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