President William Ruto sent a warning to contractors sabotaging various government projects in 2023. In some instances, he was forced to cancel their contracts on-site.
Chasing Away Contractor in Machakos
On Friday, April 14, Ruto chased away a contractor who was working on a water project in Mwala, Machakos County.
Ruto accused the contractor of being stubborn and failing to honour the timelines agreed upon by his administration.
"In Mwala, we have a water project valued at Ksh500 million. There is a contractor who has been stubborn and we have chased him away
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"We are looking for another contractor in order to get enough water in the country and we are starting it in every county," Ruto stated.
Expulsion of Road Contractor in Kakamega
On Wednesday, August 30, Ruto expelled two contractors while on a tour in the Western region.
Speaking at a rally during his developmental tour of the area, the Head of State announced that the first contractor assigned to the Shianda Road project had been dismissed due to delays and a lack of project advancement.
The second contractor responsible for the Lurambi-Nambacha road project was also relieved of their duties due to their failure to fulfil their obligations and frustrating government officials entrusted with project oversight.
“Together with Wangwe (Emmanuel Wangwe - Navakholo Member of Parliament) we started this road from Cianda but the contractor has failed to meet project expectations and I will address the situation accordingly,”
“Then there is another road stretching from Lurambi through Navakholo to Nambacha. I was in Sang’alo two days ago. That road has also stalled. The contractor has proved to be problematic and I have chased him away," remarked Ruto.
Kisii Contractor Ordered to Leave
While in Kisii, on Friday, March 24, Ruto fired a contractor responsible for an incomplete project that had lasted over eight years.
Ruto then asked Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to bring on board another contractor to finish the works.
"That contractor should be out of that road since it has clearly proven difficult to complete it.
"We will give another contract for the job and a one-year timeline to complete it because the residents need it," he directed.
