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June 23, 2026
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Isiolo’s white elephants: Billion-shilling projects now abandoned

Isiolo’s white elephants: Billion-shilling projects now abandoned

A recent audit report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has faulted Isiolo County government over stalled projects...

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Several multi-billion shilling development projects in Isiolo County, including a stadium and a modern market, have been abandoned and stand as "white elephants" years after their launch.

  • Over Sh1.5 billion has been collectively spent on stalled county projects like the Isiolo Stadium and Isiolo Modern Market.
  • The Auditor-General has raised concerns over the lack of progress, faulting the Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo-led county administration.
  • Despite significant payments made to contractors (e.g., 66.9% for the stadium and 80% for the market), projects remain incomplete with no ongoing construction activity.

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