Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich revealed that Kenya lost 20 billion shillings in the Arror and Kimwerer dams scandal, directly challenging Deputy President William Ruto's previous claim of a 7 billion shilling loss. The disclosure aligns with findings from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), which implicated high-profile individuals, including Ruto's Chief of Staff Ken Osinde, in accepting bribes from contractors involved in the 2012 infrastructure projects.
Rotich's statement, made during a public address on March 4, 2019, highlighted discrepancies between official narratives and investigative reports. The DCI's investigation into the dams' financial mismanagement alleged that over 21 billion shillings was siphoned from public funds, with Rotich specifying the loss at 20 billion. This contradicts Ruto's earlier assertions and has intensified internal party tensions.
Investigations continue into the 2012 controversies, with officials emphasizing accountability for those involved. The revelation has sparked renewed scrutiny of the scandal, which has been linked to multiple high-ranking figures and significant public funds diversion.
