Murang’a: The National Anti-Corruption Campaign Steering Committee, under the Office of the Attorney General of Kenya, has urged the public to remain vigilant to ensure funds allocated to development projects are used appropriately.
According to Kenya News Agency, during a three-day public sensitisation tour in Murang’a County, the committee’s National Director, Truphosa Achar, stressed the importance of accountability at all government levels. She highlighted that national and county governments, along with institutions using public funds, must ensure resource use is prudent.
Achar mentioned that the committee is leading efforts in knowledge transfer on social audits, selecting Kiharu Constituency and Murang’a County for their reported prudent use of public resources. “We want the team to carry out the best practices happening here in Kiharu constituency and Murang’a county where we have heard good stories on prudent use of taxpayers’ money,” Achar said.
Kiharu NG-CDF Chairman Peter Manyeki detailed the constituency’s adoption of a labour-based model for development projects, engaging community members instead of contractors. He explained that while the model can be complex, it cuts costs significantly, especially in projects like classroom construction under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund. “Here in Kiharu standalone classrooms cost between Sh950,000 and Sh1,050,000 because of this model,” he stated.
Wanjiku Mukora, Deputy Principal at Gikuu Day Secondary School, an institution built from scratch using NG-CDF, noted the project’s positive impact on the community, benefiting local students. “NG-CDF provides revision materials for our learners, we even have students coming from other counties to this School,” she said.
Murang’a County anti-corruption Committee Chair Joseph Ngari encouraged residents to actively monitor public funds and demand accountability. Dr. Felix Komu, representing anti-corruption committees across various counties, reminded the public of their right to access government services without paying bribes. The committee urged citizens to report corruption cases and uphold integrity in public service delivery.
