The government has warned foreign contractors against flouting safety requirements hence putting Kenyans at risk. Public Works Principle Secretary Gordon Kihalangwa noted that the ministry was considering reviewing contracting laws to attract more local contractors. He further noted that several foreign contractors have come into the country after winning one contract and end up spending up to ten years hence creating unfair competition for their local counterparts. File"This is a discussion we must have going forward, because we have heard of instances where some foreign contractors came into the country to undertake one project but ended up staying for 10 years. Kihalangwa, during the release of the report, noted that funding was a major issue in the sector and was largely responsible for the status quo.

Source: Daily Nation January 27, 2021 10:29 UTC