Nyali Member of Parliament Mohamed Ali has raised concerns over Mombasa County’s performance after the Auditor General’s quarterly report showed that the county did not spend any funds on development projects in the first quarter of 2025.
The report, released last week, placed Mombasa among counties that failed to utilize allocated financial resources for infrastructure, social services, and other development initiatives.
Ali said the findings reflect continued governance challenges and inefficiency within the county administration.
Speaking to the media, he noted that despite the county approving a KSh17 billion waste management project with an international firm, local development programs have seen little execution.
“This is the same government that approved a 17 billion shilling waste management project without due process, yet local projects remain unimplemented,” Ali said.
He added that Mombasa residents continue to endure delays in essential services, with promises from county leadership largely unmet.
The Auditor General’s reports are part of Kenya’s established fiscal oversight framework, which monitors how devolved funds are utilized across the 47 counties.
The findings are meant to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper management of public resources, particularly for development programs.
Historically, Mombasa County has faced scrutiny over project delays and underutilization of funds, a trend that has fueled calls for stronger oversight from both national authorities and local civil society groups.
The report is expected to influence upcoming budget reviews and calls for stricter adherence to development spending schedules.