Residents of Siaya County have raised alarm over the blatant misuse of public resources, accusing a well-connected contractor of diverting murram meant for the construction of Futro-Lwala Road in Township Ward to her private property.
According to local sources, the rogue contractor has been using the road construction materials to build roads within her home while also selling murram to other locals.
The accusations have sparked outrage among residents who are demanding accountability from Siaya Governor James Orengo and Township Ward MCA James Otare.
Eyewitnesses indicate that instead of being utilized for the intended road project, truckloads of murram are being redirected to the contractor’s property, effectively stalling a project meant to benefit the public.
The allegations suggest collusion between the contractor and county officials, raising serious questions about transparency in the awarding and supervision of public contracts.
Calls for action have intensified, with concerned citizens urging the county government to investigate the matter and take decisive action against those involved.
Governor Orengo and MCA Otare are now under pressure to respond to these allegations and ensure that the misappropriated murram is recovered and used for its intended purpose.
The people of Siaya are now watching closely to see whether authorities will take action or allow yet another case of impunity to go unpunished.
“Hello Cyprian, look at how corrupt our counties are. The murram that is supposed to be used in making Futro-Lwala Road within Township Ward in Siaya County is being taken to the home of a well-connected figure within the county, and he is now using the murram to make roads within his home. The area governor, Mr. James Orengo, and the area MCA, Mr. James Otare, should know that the contractor is selling murram to other people. Margaret Nyadong’ is the name of the contractor taking part of the murram to her own home.”
