Senator Sifuna demands accountability on stalled public projects in Nairobi City County

Parliament Buildings
Tuesday, 15th July 2025

Sen. Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi) has raised alarm over the status of stalled development projects in Nairobi City County citing serious concerns over financial accountability, governance and public service delivery.

The Senator wants the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations to issue a Statement on the widespread stalling of publicly funded development projects in Nairobi City County. He observes that many of these projects have ground to a halt, resulting in significant losses to taxpayers, disruption of essential public services and stagnation in infrastructure development.

He warns that the continued inaction on the projects opens the door for possible misappropriation of funds and money laundering. The Senator draws attention to Nairobi County’s top position in the national Fiduciary Risk Assessment, describing it as a troubling indicator of deep-rooted failures in financial oversight and governance.

In his request, Sen. Sifuna wants the Committee to provide a comprehensive account of all stalled projects in the county including their implementation timelines, funding status and a breakdown of projected versus actual expenditures. He also sought information on the timelines for resumption or completion of these projects and whether sufficient budgetary allocations have been made for their conclusion.

The Senator further wants the Committee to disclose the contractors engaged in the stalled or abandoned works, particularly those who have already received payment. He is pressing for clarity on the mechanisms in place to recover public funds in instances where contractors have failed to deliver on their obligations.