Kenya’s Sh7bn diplomatic property programme faces persistent delays, cost overruns - CoB report
A report by Kenya's Controller of Budget reveals significant delays and cost overruns in the country's diplomatic property projects abroad. While some projects like the London chancery are complete, others in Kinshasa and Lusaka remain stalled.
Why it matters
Exposes fiscal management challenges within the Kenyan government's foreign affairs department regarding international infrastructure investments.
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The Embassy of Kenya in Washington DC While Kenya has committed Sh7.28 billion to diplomatic property projects abroad, several missions are still struggling with delayed renovations and escalating costs, the Controller of Budget has said.
According to the National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for FY2025-26, implementation of purchase, construction, repair and renovation of embassies, chancery buildings, government-owned properties and ambassadors’ residences remain uneven.
Project status ranges from fully completed to barely a quarter complete across Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.
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