All five Members of Parliament from Nyamira County united today in a rare display of bipartisanship, setting aside political differences to press for answers on the long-stalled Kuwait-funded education infrastructure projects in the county.
The leaders,Joash Nyamoko (North Mugirango), Clive Gisairo (Kitutu Masaba), Jerusha Momanyi (Nyamira Woman Representative), Patrick Osero (Borabu), and Stephen Mogaka (West Mugirango) paid a joint visit to the Nyamira County Commissioner’s office to follow up on the implementation of the initiative, which involves upgrading facilities in 68 schools across the county.
The project, funded by the Government of Kuwait and valued at over Sh1 billion (with related reports indicating figures up to Sh2.7 billion in associated works), was intended to address critical infrastructure gaps in schools, including new classrooms, administration blocks, and other facilities.
Although initial announcements and assessments date back several years,with some references to partnerships formalized around 2020-2023,the MPs emphasized ongoing delays that have frustrated residents and education stakeholders.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, North Mugirango MP Joash Nyamoko, who addressed consultants, education ministry stakeholders, and other parties involved, explained the group’s mission.
“We are seeking to know the actual status of the projects,” he said. Nyamoko added that the leaders plan to visit all 68 project sites across Nyamira County, followed by engagements with consultants, ministry officials, and Kuwait representatives to thoroughly discuss and understand the challenges hindering implementation.
West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka struck a firm tone, declaring that the leaders would not sit idly by amid the ongoing embarrassment.
He linked the funding to recovery efforts following the 2007/2008 post-election violence, noting that resources were allocated to support affected regions.
“I can’t understand, as a lawyer, how a contractor who has issued a performance guarantee can take as long as they have taken to deliver,” Mogaka said. He issued a stern warning: “If anybody is playing monkey business to sabotage implementation of this donor programme, we are coming for you.”
Kitutu Masaba MP Clive Gisairo, a member of the National Assembly’s Education Committee, highlighted how the Kuwait projects frequently feature in committee discussions due to persistent delays.
“We have come as Parliament to ensure these projects are done,” he affirmed. Gisairo pointed to specific grievances, including cases where contractors demolished existing school structures with promises to build new classrooms within six months,promises that remain unfulfilled.
He expressed particular concern over the project’s two-phase structure: infrastructure development and supply of equipment.
“It’s surprising that they have not implemented part 1 to up to 20%, but they have delivered equipment, furniture, computers,yet no classes where the equipment will be kept safe,” Gisairo noted.
Nyamira Woman Representative Jerusha Momanyi stressed the need for on-the-ground verification. “The stakeholders have given information, but we are going to the ground to get actual information as to why the project has stalled,” she said.
Momanyi assured that the team would compile and share detailed reports once all site visits are complete.
Borabu MP Patrick Osero provided a snapshot of the uneven progress: “Some projects are 90% complete, while others are yet to start.”
He indicated that the Ministry of Education would determine appropriate actions against non-performing contractors.
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