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The planned expansion of Bomas of Kenya has sparked national debate after details emerged about its massive Sh41.9 billion price tag.

The famous cultural center, known for celebrating Kenya’s rich traditions, is set to be transformed into a modern international conference hub.

The new facility is expected to hold up to 11,000 people, positioning Kenya as a stronger player in global meetings and events.

While the vision sounds exciting, concerns have been raised about how the project is being handled.

According to a report highlighted by Taifa Leo, the Auditor-General, Nancy Gathungu, questioned the procurement process used to award the contract.

Her audit report pointed to possible violations of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act of 2015. The report suggests that direct procurement was approved even as other tendering processes were still ongoing.

The approval was reportedly granted by Patrick Mariru, a senior official in the Ministry of Defence Kenya. This raised eyebrows because public procurement laws require fair competition and transparency, especially for projects involving billions of shillings.

Another major issue is budgeting. The audit revealed that the project was not included in the 2024/2025 financial year budget. Under Kenyan law, no public money should be spent or committed without approval from Parliament of Kenya.

Entering into such a large contract without clear parliamentary approval creates legal and financial risks for the government.

There are also questions about the payment plan. The contract reportedly outlines payments in nine phases over 24 months.

However, the National Treasury had approved a repayment plan spread over 10 years. This difference has created confusion and concern about how the project will be financed and whether taxpayers could face extra costs in the future.

Supporters of the expansion argue that upgrading Bomas will boost tourism, create jobs, and attract international conferences. They believe the investment will pay off in the long term by strengthening Kenya’s global image.

However, critics insist that transparency and accountability must come first. With such a huge amount of public money involved, Kenyans are demanding clear answers.

As debate continues, the future of the Bomas expansion now depends not only on construction plans, but also on public trust.