Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has raised serious concerns over the status of stalled development projects in Nairobi City County, calling for urgent accountability over public funds, poor governance, and failing service delivery linked to the delays.

Speaking in the Senate on Tuesday, Sifuna petitioned the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations to issue a detailed statement on the widespread halting of publicly funded projects within the county. He warned that the stalling of these developments has not only disrupted vital services but also placed taxpayers at risk of losing billions of shillings.

The Senator cautioned that the prolonged inaction on the projects may be creating an environment ripe for financial misuse. “The continued inaction opens the door for possible misappropriation of funds and money laundering,” he said.

Citing the county’s high ranking in the national Fiduciary Risk Assessment, Sifuna described Nairobi’s situation as deeply troubling and a reflection of systemic failures in financial oversight.

He emphasised the need for a clear breakdown of how resources have been spent on the incomplete projects.

In his submission, Sifuna asked the Committee to furnish the Senate with a full list of all stalled projects across Nairobi County, along with key details including the timelines for their implementation, current funding status, and a comparison of projected versus actual spending.

He also sought clarity on whether there were any plans or budgetary allocations to resume or complete the projects.

Sifuna further pressed for the names of all contractors hired for the abandoned works, especially those who have already been paid, demanding transparency on whether any steps are being taken to recover public funds from non-compliant service providers.

“The Committee must tell us who these contractors are, what they were paid, and what systems have been put in place to hold them accountable,” he said.

The Senator’s request adds pressure on both the Nairobi County leadership and relevant national bodies to explain the delays and mismanagement tied to stalled infrastructure developments.

His push signals a growing demand for oversight and enforcement of accountability in the capital city’s public projects.