A recent budget report by Margaret Nyakang’o, the Controller of Budget, has revealed serious delays and budget gaps in government projects.
This report raises doubts about President William Ruto’s administration, especially on its ability to manage large-scale developments.
Many of the projects that the Kenya Kwanza government promised to deliver have either stalled or are running far behind schedule.
This has led to concerns about poor planning, mismanagement, and wasteful spending of public funds.
Key government projects, including the construction of roads, railways, and infrastructure, have not progressed as expected.
Even renovations of government buildings, which should be easier to complete, have faced major setbacks.
One of the most shocking revelations in the report is that despite funds being allocated, only 4% of the planned renovations at State House have been completed.
This raises serious questions about where the money is going and why the work is not being done.The situation is no different in the National Police Service. Funds were set aside to improve police facilities, yet most of the money remains unused.
This means that police stations and other security-related infrastructure remain in poor condition, which affects service delivery.
Meanwhile, one of Ruto’s key campaign promises was to issue land title deeds to citizens. However, bureaucratic inefficiencies have slowed down this process, leaving many Kenyans waiting for documents they were promised.
The transportation sector has also suffered. The Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway, which was expected to ease traffic and boost trade, has not moved forward as planned.
The expansion of the railway network, which was supposed to improve connectivity, has been delayed.
The report points to budget constraints and slow implementation as the main reasons why these projects are failing.
If these issues are not addressed, Kenya could face serious economic consequences, as good infrastructure is key to attracting investments and promoting business growth.
The livestock industry is another sector feeling the impact of poor planning. A government initiative to upgrade abattoirs and increase beef exports was expected to boost the economy and provide jobs.
However, the project has failed due to a lack of funding and poor coordination. This means that farmers and traders who were hoping to benefit from this program have been left disappointed.
These failures expose the weaknesses in Ruto’s government when it comes to managing public projects. While money is allocated on paper, actual implementation remains slow, and funds are either misused or left idle.
The report by the Controller of Budget paints a worrying picture of an administration struggling to deliver on its promises.
If these issues are not fixed, taxpayers will continue to lose money while the country remains stuck with incomplete projects.
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