Governor Bii clashes with Mandago over projects

By , May 23, 2025

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has clashed with his predecessor Jackson Mandago over stalled projects which cost millions of tax payers money with little or no work done.

Bii yesterday sought to exonerate himself from blame over the ghost projects which have been flagged off by the Senate Public Accounts Committee.

According to Bii, the ghost projects were initiated by Mandago towards the end of his term as governor and should be blamed.

Bii said the projects that Mandago started projects worth millions of shillings as he was clearing his term and the burden of completing them now rests on his regime.

“I will not accept to be dragged into political blame. Senator Mandago should stop interfering with my leadership and account for the ghost projects initiated during his term,” said Bii.

During its tour of the county last week, Bii was hard-pressed to explain to the Moses Kajwang’-led committee the status of some incomplete projects despite the contractors pocketing millions of shillings.

Among key projects cited by the senators include the Sh700 million Kipchoge Stadium, Sh600 million 400-bed at Ziwa Level Four Hospital and a special needs assessment centre valued at Sh2.4 billion. “It is time governor’s take responsibility and account for tax payers money instead of heaping blame on their predecessors. The moment you take over, all the affairs of the county rests squarely on your shoulders,” said Kajwang’.

Residents have demanded immediate action from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over what they called waste of tax payers money in the county which is the hometown of President William Ruto.

“Governors from this region are operating with impunity. They think they are immune to prosecution because of supporting the President. This should stop,” said Vincent Chirchir, a resident.

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