Govt Directed to Terminate Contracts in Ksh 45B Project

The projects, jointly funded by the African Development Bank and the Kenyan government, have faced significant delays, and postponing the creation of thousands of projected jobs...

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Members of Parliament are demanding the termination and blacklisting of contractors responsible for significant delays in the Ksh 45.5 billion Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Programme.

The programme, funded by the Government of Kenya and the African Development Bank, covers 61 water and sanitation projects across 58 towns.
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation issued the directive to the Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation, Julius Korir.
Lawmakers cited non-performing contractors, governance issues, court disputes, and escalating costs as reasons for the delays, emphasizing that the public deserves access to essential services.

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