[David Gichuru, Standard]The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is investigating five counties over the use of billions of shillings at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the commission CEO Twalib Mbarak, initial investigations indicated that the tendering and procurement were skewed leading to loss of money. On the controversial saga in Kemsa, Twalib defended EACC, saying that it had done its part and handed over the inquest file to DPP. Already, the auditor-general has flagged some counties as having misappropriated millions of shillings in procurement of drugs and personal protective gear. The report flagged several procurement irregularities including the absence of approved procurement plans, procurement done from unqualified bidders, procurement done without market survey, and absence of competitive bidding in the procurement process.

Source: Standard Digital February 21, 2021 09:16 UTC