Senators demand Bomas complex contract as ministries clash over project oversight

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The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing, chaired by Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana, wants the Ministry of Defence to submit the contract, procurement records and project progress reports after it emerged that the ministry was responsible for contracting and procurement.

The Ministry of Tourism, which is expected to own and market the facility, is responsible for positioning Kenya as a major international meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions destination.

Appearing before the committee, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the contracting function had been delegated to Defence, which was therefore responsible for the contractual documentation.

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“The contracting function had been delegated to the Ministry of Defence and we believe they will handle the documentation,” Ms Miano said.

The arrangement raised questions among senators, particularly because the project is being funded through the Tourism Fund.

Senator Kibwana said the committee required comprehensive documentation to scrutinise the project and establish how public funds were being spent.

The committee wants the contract and procurement records, financing agreements, project budgets and financial statements, as well as invoices, payment and expenditure records.

It has also demanded work plans, progress reports, project timelines, feasibility studies, technical reports, bills of quantities, approved designs and correspondence relating to the planning, procurement, financing and implementation of the project, including any variations to the contract.

Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua questioned why the Ministry of Tourism did not have custody of the key contractual documents despite being expected to own the facility.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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