The initiative was allocated Sh17.6 billion, Sh13.4 billion, Sh13.4 billion, and Sh6.3 billion in four financial years since 2015, with virtually no impact, the audit team said. IRRIGATION AND DAMSIn the Irrigation sector, the government rolled out ambitious dam projects in Nakuru and Elgeyo Markwet counties, which are now facing funding shortages. In early March, Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji called the extent of the Sh21 billion dams scandal "shocking" and promised arrests. The contract award for Itare was Sh38 billion, Arror Dam (Sh38 billion) and Kimwarer Dam (Sh28 billion) with authorities now fearing that a cancellation would result in costly arbitration. Apart from the mega dams, Parliament in February recommended the cancellation of 22 dam projects valued at Sh188 billion.

Source: The Star May 18, 2019 02:03 UTC