SENATOR CHUTE QUESTIONS KDF’S ROLE IN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Senate Chamber
Wednesday, 29th October 2025

Senator Mohamed Chute (Marsabit) has raised concerns over the involvement of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in implementing civilian public infrastructure projects.
While seeking a Statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing, the legislator questioned why major developments such as stadium construction have been handed to KDF instead of civilian contractors.
Senator Chute urged the committee to seek explanation on the procurement methods applied since 2020, detailing why open tendering was not used in some cases and how the military emerged as the implementer.
“We must ensure transparency and fairness in public procurement. Civilian contractors should not be sidelined where they are fully capable,” he emphasized.
He further called for full disclosure on the rationale behind the Government’s shift toward involving the military in civilian projects, urging accountability and prudent use of public funds.