Millions Wasted: Kenya's 689 Million Shilling Road Project Failure

Millions Wasted: A Kenyan Road Project's Seven-Year Failure Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya - A 20km road project in Tharaka Nithi, initially budgeted at 689 million shillings, remains largely incomplete after seven years. Only 4km has been constructed, leaving residents frustrated and questioning the government's allocation of funds. The project, which began in October 2018, has sparked outrage among locals who are bearing the brunt of the poor infrastructure. "This road has been like this for seven years," says a local resident, highlighting the impact on their daily lives. "689 million shillings is a lot of money, and we should have a proper road by now." The video evidence, showing the severely damaged and incomplete road, supports the residents' concerns. The lack of accountability and transparency in the project's management raises further questions about corruption and mismanagement of public funds. The county government needs to address these concerns and ensure the project is completed to improve the lives of the residents.