Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Shollei has warned the public against jumping to conclusions over the KSh 11 billion Talanta Stadium audit report. She said the headlines circulating in the media are misleading.
Shollei emphasized that the Auditor-General’s report is not final. It is first tabled in Parliament before being examined by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) or the Public Investments Committee (PIC).
“Looking at this headline, I ask what the basis is, and it comes from the Auditor General’s report, which is not final,” Shollei said, stressing the need for proper parliamentary review before conclusions are drawn.
According to the legislator, all stakeholders involved in the stadium’s construction, funding, and management will be called to account during the committee hearings. Only then will the report’s findings be validated.
Shollei explained that the committees could recommend prosecution, further investigations, disciplinary measures, or even clear the project if no wrongdoing is found. The process ensures that decisions are evidence-based and fair.
She urged Kenyans to avoid assuming that the public release of the report equals final judgment. “The report being public does not mean it is complete or conclusive,” Shollei said, calling for patience and careful interpretation.
The stadium, a high-profile government project, has drawn attention over alleged financial discrepancies. Critics have questioned cost escalations, but Shollei insists the parliamentary process will clarify matters fully.
She noted that misreporting or premature conclusions could mislead the public and damage reputations unfairly. “We must allow the process to play out before assigning blame,” she added.
Shollei’s comments come amid intense media scrutiny over Talanta Stadium’s audit. Her cautionary note highlights the importance of understanding the procedural steps before reacting to preliminary findings.
Kenyans, she stressed, should follow parliamentary proceedings closely to get accurate information. “Let the committees do their work, then the public will know the truth,” Shollei concluded, urging responsible reporting and consumption of news.
