Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika is under sharp scrutiny after appearing before the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to respond to allegations of financial mismanagement and stalled county projects.
Among the projects raising eyebrows is a controversial Ksh.1 million public toilet that has remained incomplete for the last three years. The toilet, which was expected to be a quick-turnaround project to serve residents, has instead turned into a symbol of wasteful expenditure and poor project management.
Senators questioned how county funds could be allocated to such projects yet still fail to be completed within the stipulated timelines. They also grilled the governor on other stalled initiatives across Nakuru County, questioning whether there was a deliberate misuse of public resources.
Governor Kihika defended her administration, arguing that some of the projects in question were inherited from the previous county government and that her team is working on auditing and restructuring development plans to ensure value for taxpayers’ money.
However, committee members insisted that the governor must take responsibility, especially since the issues continue to affect service delivery to Nakuru residents.
The Sh1 million toilet has now become a trending topic, with critics accusing the county leadership of lavish spending and negligence, while residents demand urgent action to complete stalled projects.
As the grilling continues, the big question remains: Who is accountable for Nakuru’s stalled development projects, and will taxpayers ever get justice for their money?
