{
  "id": 3493329,
  "title": "MPs Raise Alarm Over Sh170 Million Kagumo College Project Stalled for 13 Years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/mps-raise-alarm-over-sh170-million-kagumo-college-project-stalled-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T11:07:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/mps-raise-alarm-over-sh170-million-kagumo-college-project-stalled-for-13-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Members of the National Assembly Public Investments Committee raised concerns over stalled infrastructure projects at Kagumo Teachers’ Training College in Nyeri County. The committee questioned why a Sh170 million project had remained incomplete for over a decade despite significant expenses. The MPs, led by Dick Maungu, examined Auditor-General reports covering the college for financial years 2018/19 to 2024/25. The committee also inquired about a generator purchased for the project yet unused for 11 years. The Auditor-General explained that a project of classrooms, staircases, and washrooms had been stalled for more than 13 years. A January 10, 2025 verification found only exterior walls and shutters constructed on one side. The audit raised questions over the generator, which had not been installed or handed over to the college. Kagumo College Chief Principal Irene Mwangi confirmed the stall, stating the institution had not received development funds. She attributed delays to initial implementation by the Ministry of Public Works and the college's failure to take over facilities. Some MPs described the situation as unacceptable, questioning the inaction. The committee directed the college to seek intervention within 72 hours. The MPs also raised concerns over discrepancies between the Auditor-General's report and the college's figures regarding the project's value and completion. Kasipul MP Boyd Were emphasized the need for stronger financial controls and a committee visit to assess progress. The college is also facing challenges with the construction of a second hostel wing, valued at approximately Sh65.2 million, with only one section completed since 2020.",
  "summary": "Members of the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education have raised concerns over stalled infrastructure projects at Kagumo Teachers’ Training College in Nyeri County. The committee questioned why a project estimated at Sh170 million has remained incomplete for more than a decade despite millions of shillings being spent on its construction. The [...] The post…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sh170 million Kagumo College project stalled for 13 years",
    "Auditor-General report reveals incomplete infrastructure",
    "MPs demand intervention within 72 hours"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}