Kenya has lived through many scandals, but the names Arror and Kimwarer continue to stand out whenever corruption is mentioned. Former CS Justin Muturi has now revisited these cases, speaking openly about how billions were lost while Kenyans were misled with false progress reports.
His words have reignited public anger, with many feeling that once again the truth is being revealed too late, after the money is already gone.
Muturi shared details in a video that has spread widely online, showing just how little was delivered compared to the promises that were made. On the Kimwarer project, he explained that officials keep citing 1% progress, but when one visits the site, the only thing to be seen is a single 20-foot container.
Despite that, close to KSh20 billion has been spent. He described this as nothing short of theft, since there is no dam or meaningful construction, only an empty site that mocks taxpayers.
Turning to Arror, Muturi reminded Kenyans that studies had already declared the location unsuitable for building a dam. Even with that knowledge, almost KSh10 billion was released. He said this could not be called a simple mistake but was a deliberate act to siphon money, exposing how lies were used to cover a scheme that had no chance of success from the start.
For him, the scandal shows how far those in power can go to cover up theft while pretending to serve the public.
The former CS also disclosed that there were attempts to send him to Italy to “negotiate” with contractors. He flatly refused, insisting he would not be used to make corruption look legitimate.
This revelation shows the international dimension of the scandal and how deeply the network of deceit had spread. His rejection has now raised fresh questions about who else was involved and how much more may still be hidden from Kenyans.
These remarks come at a time when President William Ruto’s government is under growing pressure to demonstrate seriousness in fighting corruption.
For many citizens, the reminder of Arror and Kimwarer is painful, because it shows how development funds that could have built hospitals, schools, and roads were wasted.
