Govt Issues Warning To Politicians Over Development Projects

Owalo noted that some contractors are failing to meet timelines while leaders attempt to influence the implementation processes of government projects...

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Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo has issued a stern warning to politicians against interfering with government development projects, particularly those shielding underperforming contractors, citing such actions as a major cause of delays.

Owalo made these remarks on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Migori County during an inspection of ongoing government projects, emphasizing that projects must be completed on time and to standard.
He urged all government implementing agencies not to succumb to political pressure, stating that public projects are taxpayer-funded and not for political bargaining.
This warning follows President William Ruto's crackdown on officials unlawfully running government projects through private companies, with Owalo previously noting collusion between officials and contractors as a key delay factor.

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