[File, Standard]CoastSuppliers have accused KPA officials of demanding for bribes. A corruption watchdog has written to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate allegations of corruption at the Kenya Ports Authority. According to National Action Against Corruption, KPA officials have been receiving kickbacks from suppliers and are on the verge of crippling operations at the port. SEE ALSO: Probe corruption at Port of Mombasa, NAAC asks EACCDr Agutu asked the anti-corruption body to look into four bank accounts and establish why suppliers were asked to pay double or through ‘cartels’. Suppliers have accused a department head of demanding bribes to approve their transactions with the port authority.

Source: Standard Digital June 10, 2020 14:56 UTC