Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called for the publication of government project contracts, accusing President William Ruto’s administration of keeping major agreements away from public scrutiny.
In a statement shared alongside the front page of The Standard newspaper on Monday, November 2, 2026, Sifuna said Kenyans had a right to access details of government projects and understand how public funds were being spent.
The newspaper’s headline, “Bomas Billions”, reported that it had obtained a contract relating to the redevelopment of Bomas of Kenya, which it said contained questionable financial provisions that could expose public money to misuse.
According to the publication, the agreement includes Sh2.5 billion in additions that procurement experts cited by the newspaper warned could provide cover for kickbacks if presented as legitimate contractual costs.
The report further claimed that the contract contained clauses that could create opportunities for public funds to flow into private hands. It also noted that Parliament had repeatedly demanded the release of the document, but the government had not made it public.
Reacting to the publication, Sifuna said the concerns surrounding the Bomas project demonstrated the need for greater openness in the management of government projects.
He cited transparency, accountability and sustainable development as key commitments of the Linda Mwananchi Movement, saying the initiative would push for the publication of all project contracts in line with constitutional values.
The senator also mentioned several other major projects, including the Talanta Sports Stadium, the Rironi Highway and the proposed Lamu refinery, arguing that their agreements should also be made available for public examination.
His remarks come amid renewed public debate over the cost, procurement processes and financial arrangements behind major government infrastructure projects.
Making such contracts accessible would allow citizens, Parliament and independent oversight institutions to examine the terms, project costs, contractors’ obligations and any additional financial commitments made by the government.
The controversy surrounding the Bomas agreement has also raised questions about the extent to which Parliament and the public can access documents relating to the use of taxpayers’ money.
While the newspaper reported concerns raised by procurement experts over the contract’s financial provisions, the allegations of possible kickbacks and misuse of public funds have not, on the information provided, been established as wrongdoing by a court or an investigative authority.
Sifuna’s statement adds to calls for greater public scrutiny of government spending, with the senator insisting that access to project agreements should form part of efforts to strengthen accountability in the management of public resources.
