They said the project has not met implementation and viability.
Present were Nyaribari Chache MP Richard Nyagaka, Kitui Woman Representative Irene Kasalu and the Lake Basin Development Authority MD Raymond Omollo.
On Friday, Kilonzo said they discovered that water was not flowing in some completed canals.
“The committee found some residents have not been compensated for their land after they were relocated to make way for the project 10 years ago.
“We’re writing a report on our findings here with recommendations for an audit. Necessary action should be taken against those responsible for the shoddy job in some parts of the project,” Kilonzo added.
Gogo said she invited the committee after farmers presented their grievances to her office.
This prompted the committee to visit and and implementation of the project.
She said they will recommend that the project to be audited and the incomplete sections completed to accepted standards of viability.
“There is suspicion that public funds were not spent prudently due to failure to complete some canals,” she added.
KOSFIP covers 3,685 acres (1,474ha), which are subdivided into 97 irrigation blocks.
Construction started in 2007. The aim was to increase food security in Homa Bay and the Nyanza region.
The area affected by drought and farmers have not been able to rely on ran-fed agriculture.
The project is funded by the National Government and the African Development Bank .
Water is drawn from rivers Awach and Kibuon.
(Edited by V. Graham)
