Nandi Senator Samson Kiprotich Cherargei has raised concerns over irregularities in the Uasin Gishu County Executive, citing findings in the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) report for the 2024/25 financial year that ended on June 30, 2025.

In a post on X shared on Friday, April 3, 2026, the senator highlighted stalled health projects worth Ksh2.476 billion, noting that more than Ksh1.036 billion had already been paid to contractors despite limited progress at the project sites.

According to Senator Cherargei’s observation, the audit identifies several incomplete health facilities, including Ziwa Level 5 Hospital, Kesses Hospital and facilities in Turbo and other areas.

According to the report shared by the vocal lawmaker, some tenders were awarded in June 2025, but site inspections carried out the same month found the projects stalled.

“Stalled health projects of ksh 2,476,403,248/=, although payments of ksh 1,036,115,802/= had been made, such as Ziwa level 5 hospital – Kesses hospital – Turbo, amongst others, despite tender awarded in June 2025(annexures attached herein),” read the X post in part.

The Auditor General noted that value for money had not been achieved on the Ksh1.036 billion already spent. In one instance, a contractor filed a court case over delayed payments and obtained a Ksh1 billion judgment against the county.

Stalled projects and spending queries

Beyond health projects, the report raises concerns about a number of county expenditures. It shows that 765 casual workers were paid a total of Ksh313.99 million through manual processes outside the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Database (IPPD).

The payments did not include unique payroll numbers, job descriptions or employment records. Treasury guidelines require such payments to be processed through documented payroll systems.

The audit also queries payments for streetlighting spares worth Ksh21.87 million, noting there was no evidence of delivery, stores records, inspection reports or job cards to confirm installation.

Funds disbursed under youth empowerment programmes amounting to Ksh9.57 million and the supply of chicken chicks worth Ksh13.65 million were also flagged because there were no beneficiary lists or documentation confirming implementation.

Land purchase and procurement issues

The report further questions the acquisition of 10 plots of land at a cost of Ksh129.15 million. According to the audit, there was no evidence of proper conveyancing procedures, due diligence or identification of the parcels purchased.

Other issues cited include irregular procurement by the Eldoret City Manager and payments linked to incomplete works and contract variations.

Among the projects listed as stalled are the Chagaiya High Altitude Training Camp valued at Ksh117.14 million, which was tendered in April 2023, and the Mebeiki Gravity Water Project worth Ksh61.19 million that was scheduled for completion in January 2025.

The audit also flagged anomalies in road works covering 16 roads valued at Ksh51.51 million, where no evidence of work done was provided.

Additional spending included the construction of a snake park costing KSh4.88 million and a county museum project valued at KSh25 million.

Staffing and asset documentation concerns

Further scrutiny in the report shows several Level Four health facilities, including Turbo, Huruma, Mama Rachel Ruto Maternity, Burnt Forest, and Uasin Gishu Sub-County hospitals, lacked land ownership documents such as title deeds or allotment letters.

Employee costs amounting to Ksh4.82 billion were also reviewed. Out of 5,147 staff, about 92 per cent were reported to be drawn from one community, raising concerns under the County Governments Act on diversity in public service.

The report also cited irregular recruitment practices, including short advertisement periods and a lack of staff induction.

Senator Cherargei shared excerpts and annexures from the audit report while calling for accountability. He concluded with a quote from Exodus 18:21: “Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs…”