The County Government of Mombasa should ensure the timely completion of all stalled projects in the county.
According to an Oversight Audit Report released by Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki for the financial year 2022/2023 – 2024/2025, the county has a lot of stalled projects.
Speaking during the launch of the report, Senator Faki said the stalled projects were affecting service delivery to the people of Mombasa.
The findings by the Ibrahim Babangida chaired oversight committee showed there were several incomplete and abandoned projects, including hospitals, schools, and markets.
In the health sector, the report shows that the county health facilities were understaffed and also faced an equipment challenge.
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“We only have one ambulance in Changamwe, at Port Reitz hospital, no ambulance in Jomvu. The Shika Adabu facility has no boundary wall, same as other facilities, which affects security at the facilities,” said Senator Faki.
“We went to Shonda where a level three facility has been built but is not used. It has been turned into a residential dwelling,” he added.
In the fire department, a finding from the oversight committee is that fire stations lack equipment, staff, and control rooms. The Changamwe station is in poor condition.
“There are only four fire engines, and one was donated to Moi International Airport. Out of the three that remain, one is leaking,” said the Senator.
The education sector also has challenges with incomplete and vandalized Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centers, while others lack water, electricity, and play fields.
“We have two ECDEs in Changamwe that are incomplete, in Jomvu the centre is complete but the ground is sinking because of erosion. Amani primary school stalled for three years, but finally the contractor is on the ground,” said the Mombasa Senator.
“In Marimani ECDE, we have mud structures that were built by parents when the learner population grew,” he added.
Speaking at the launch, Mombasa Education Chief Executive Committee Member Dr. Mbwarali Kame said the county had already dealt with the mud structure issue at Marimani.
“I have been to the school; there is indeed a mud structure that was built by parents and the community, but it is not in use. The county already constructed additional classes at the center,” said Dr. Kame.
The report was made following the county’s oversight committee visit of projects in all the six sub-counties and holding public barazas to get feedback from wananchi.
“This report is a wake-up call for the people of Mombasa. Money is being set aside for projects that are not being implemented, and the money is allocated by the County Assembly of Mombasa,” said Faki.
The oversight report, grounded in Article 96 of the Constitution, highlights efforts to enhance transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in Mombasa County’s development over three financial years (2022/2023 –2024/2025).
The exercise revealed key challenges across sectors, including poor service delivery in health due to staff shortages and lack of equipment, stalled ECDE centers, delayed or incomplete market and social hall projects, and underperforming fire services.
Despite budget allocations, many projects remain unfinished or unused, with minimal public participation in decision-making.
Concerns were raised over misallocated bursary funds, inefficient budget utilization, and lack of transparency in project costs.
“We have received the report; we will sit down as the executive and go through it and give our response in two weeks,” said Dr. Mbwarali.
