Economy & Politics Kenya-US arms deal fails the smell test, says John GithongoInuka Kenya CEO John Githongo. FILE PHOTO | ANTHONY OMUYA | NMGKenya's proposed Sh43 billion purchase of a dozen armed border-patrol aircraft and related items from a US manufacturer “fails the smell test,” says anti-corruption campaigner John Githongo. Mr Githongo suggests that the pending deal with New York-based L3 Technologies could involve corruption on the part of Kenyan officials. This apparent discrepancy exhibits “stark similarities to corruption scandals” in other cases involving Kenya's security sector, Mr Githongo argues. “I have spoken to them personally on the highest levels and can confirm they were totally unaware that IOMAX was the actual sole source of the Border Patrol Aircraft,” Mr Howard said.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 09, 2017 07:48 UTC