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February 24, 2026
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MPs Order Freeze of All New Projects Amid Ksh 120 Billion Gap

MPs Order Freeze of All New Projects Amid Ksh 120 Billion Gap

Speaking during a committee meeting on February 23, the members of parliament (MPs) directed the Ministry to prioritise completion of ongoing and delayed projects...

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The House Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation has warned the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation against launching new projects while numerous existing ones remain incomplete.

  • The committee directed the Ministry to prioritize the completion of ongoing and delayed projects before seeking funding for new initiatives under the 2026 Budget Policy Statement.
  • Key individuals include Marakwet East MP Kangogo Bowen, Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa, and Principal Secretaries Julius Korir and CPA Ephantus Kimotho.
  • The Ministry requested an increase in the budget ceiling from Ksh 56.8 billion to Ksh 120.1 billion to address pressing service delivery needs, including irrigation expansion due to climate change and equitable access to clean water.

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