Kenya's Sh6.2 Billion Scandal: How French Threats Silenced Parliament

Kenya Pays Sh6.2 Billion for Failed Road Amidst French Pressure Nairobi, Kenya – A recent NTV Kenya report has shed light on a controversial payment of Sh6.2 billion made by the Kenyan government to a French consortium for a road project that was never completed. The payment, which bypassed the necessary parliamentary approval, has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about transparency and accountability within the government. According to the report, the French consortium threatened legal action if the payment wasn't made. One news anchor in the video stated, "Kenya was forced to pay that amount of money without MPs' approval." This raises concerns about the Kenyan government's vulnerability to external pressure and its willingness to circumvent established procedures. The video also highlights the lack of due diligence in the project's planning and execution. The anchors questioned the feasibility studies, the selection process for the contractor, and the overall lack of transparency. The absence of parliamentary oversight is a critical aspect of the controversy, raising concerns about potential corruption and misuse of public funds. The incident underscores the need for greater transparency and accountability in government dealings. The video's discussion serves as a call for stricter oversight of public projects and a more robust system of checks and balances to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.