Sudi Promises to Expose Corrupt Cartels Inside Government Ministries
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has promised to reveal what he describes as a groundbreaking exposé, aimed at unmasking corrupt government officials allegedly exploiting their positions to profit from lucrative tender deals.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, November 9, Sudi shared that he is finalizing a comprehensive report which will highlight the roles played by senior government officials—particularly heads of procurement in key ministries and parastatals—in awarding multi-million-shilling tenders to their own companies through proxies. “I’m finalizing an earthshaking report that will expose government officers, major heads of procurement in parastatals and ministries, who are favoring their own companies under proxies to scoop multi-million government tenders,” Sudi stated.
Sudi, known for his connections within government circles, revealed that these alleged masterminds of corruption are well-known individuals in the government. He added that these officials have been sidelining qualified, legitimate business owners, denying them opportunities to compete for public tenders. “These well-known individuals are discriminating against and mistreating legitimate businessmen by locking them out of public government tenders despite being qualified,” he claimed.
The lawmaker further pledged to hold these figures accountable, asserting that their actions are hampering essential government operations. “I will be calling out these culprits one by one who has our ministries in a chokehold,” Sudi asserted, signaling his intent to expose each official involved.
Kenya has been plagued by a series of high-profile tender scandals over the years, with the infamous Anglo-Leasing scandal standing as a stark example. This scandal alone saw an estimated Ksh4.2 billion lost, as phantom firms and foreign entities, such as Anglo Leasing Finance, received government funds to supply a high-tech printing system that was never delivered.
Earlier in 2024, the US government highlighted the risks posed by extortion within Kenya’s public contracts, stating that the situation presents a significant barrier to foreign investment. “Corruption remains a substantial barrier to doing business in Kenya. US firms continue to report challenges competing against foreign firms that are willing to ignore legal standards or engage in bribery and other forms of corruption,” stated US Trade Representative Katherine Tai in a recent report.
To counter the persistent issues of procurement fraud, the Kenyan government is in the process of implementing a Ksh560 million e-procurement system, designed to streamline tender processes and safeguard taxpayer money.
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Sudi Promises to Expose Corrupt Cartels Inside Government Ministries
