- Following weeks of intense engagements with Kenyans in public rallies, Morara Kebaso resumed his nationwide tour of stalled projects code-named Vampire Diaries.
- The popular activist coined Vampire Diaries as a satirical title to express the greediness of the country’s political leadership who have ruthlessly plundered public resources.
- Kebaso visited Bomet and Kericho Counties to conduct a spot-check on public projects in the region.
- The stalled governor’s residence formed the highlight of his trip exposing chronic wastage witnessed in county governments across the country.
Inside the Bomet Governor’s 78-million Windowless Mansion
Morara’s motorcade recently pulled up on the grounds of the governor’s mansion in Bomet, which is currently stalled.
Switching to his familiar character, Mr. Kebaso drew the attention of viewers across the country to the imposing building behind him.
The structure is the now-famous 78-million governor’s residence that is considered a white elephant in the middle of nowhere.
Despite the 78 million Kenya shillings already spent, the building is nowhere near completion. It is a horrendous sight with poles still protruding from all its walls.
Windows, doors, and proposed lifts remain nonexistent as the County Government of Bomet struggles to complete the project.
After observing the building’s deplorable condition, Kebaso walked inside, presumably to meet the Governor of Bomet, Hon. Hillary Barchok.
“Today’s lunch is on the honorable governor of Bomet Hillary Barchok!” said Kebaso as he jumped through gaping windows to access the residence’s waiting area.
The activist and his entourage searched the entire building but were unable to find the governor.
Marks of Grand Opulence in Bomet Governor’s Residence
In a startling display of extravagance, elevator shafts have been installed for future lifts in the one-story building.
Standing in what appeared like a loggia overlooking a non-existent pool, Morara addressed a handful of children playing on the grounds below.
The children responded to Morara’s remarks with the same enthusiasm typical of his rallies.
“Watu was Boment hamjamboo… Tayari, hapa vile vile nimekwisha weka mpango ya 78 million ya nyumba ya governor.. sijui kama tunaelewana. sasa nitaweka mpango engine!” Morara said hilariously mimicking President Ruto’s project pledges.
According to Mr. Kebaso, the project’s expenditure has already surpassed the 45-million cap set by Salaries and Remunaration Commisssion for the construction of governors residences.
The activist questioned how the county could spend 78 million on an incomplete and pointless project while residents struggle with hospitals lacking medicine, schools without classes, and pathetic roads.
Before his tour of the proposed Bomet Governor’s residence, Morara was spotted struggling to control 2 cows grazing along the rugged runway of Kerenga airstrip in Kericho County. Surrounded by dense bushes, the airstrip has no buildings nearby, despite the government reportedly spending 60 million shillings on the project.
The Chief Registrar of Broken Promises also toured the Chebole- Chebunyo road in Bomet that passes outside transport CS Davis Chirchir’s house.
Despite being launched several times in Uhuru’s and Ruto’s administration, the road is riddled with deep potholes and cracks, making it a treacherous journey for drivers.
Chunks of tarmac seem to have vanished, leaving behind ugly, irregular edges along the shoulders of the road, causing vehicles to jolt and sway.
