Fresh details have emerged showing at least Sh3.7 billion meant for the Kimwarer Dam construction could have been syphoned through personal accounts. The Auditor General has revealed the Regional and Northern Corridor Development department never wired the money to the accounts of the Kerio Valley Development Authority. State department records indicated the money was disbursed to KVDA, the state agency that was to pay for and implement the project. However, a review of KVDA accounts showed the authority did not receive any money from the state department. About Sh3.5 billion was paid out in advance for Kimwarer, while another Sh4.5 billion was paid out for the Arror Dam project later in September.

Source: The Star May 19, 2021 02:03 UTC