Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) member Johnson Muthama has expressed concerns after the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) left out predominant opposition zones in a multi-billion tender notice.
In a statement dated Saturday, the former UDA chairperson called on Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to review the tender notice, which he stated was discriminatory against sections of the country.
He opined that no part of the country needed to be left out in the mega road projects.
In the tender that was advertised in October, Siaya and Mombasa counties missed out, with Kisumu and Migori given one project each.
The KeRRA project is aimed at improving various roads and constructing drainage systems.
Out of the 77 road and bridge projects, 51 were earmarked for Mt Kenya and Rift Valley region with Kiambu, Uasin Gishu and Nyeri among the biggest beneficiaries.
"In our Kenya Kwanza campaign, we championed equity and fairness, a departure from the previous Jubilee administration. It's disheartening to observe a deviation from these principles among some government officials.
"The recent Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) tender notice for various roads nationwide fails to align with the ideals of our administration," read the statement in part.
On the other hand, he noted that no justification could be given regarding some of the counties left out, especially during the current weather conditions.
"Is it indicative of a lack of roads requiring improvement or drainage structures needing attention?
"I call on CS Murkomen to reconsider the KeRRA list, ensuring a fair reallocation that genuinely mirrors our commitment to serving every corner of the country equally, as President William Ruto pledged," he added.
Apart from Muthama, other leaders have also raised concerns over the state of the project including Wajir Deputy Governor Ahmed Muhumed.
Murkomen and the road agency are yet to respond over the matter.
