The Sh1.3 billion Machakos New City project could be a burden to the taxpayers after revelations most of the components of the project have stalled and risk attracting extra costs. This emerged as senators questioned Governor Alfred Mutua on Sh1.19 billion pending bills and installation of substandard synthetic running track at Machakos stadium. According to the report, the construction of key structures have stalled at the new city, with the county government instituting a legal process to terminate the contracts. During the year under review, the county awarded seven contracts for the construction of seven modern buildings under the Machakos New City project. The auditor concluded that the benefits envisaged in the Machakos New City project had not been realised.

Source: The Star July 13, 2021 17:48 UTC