The National Constituency Government Development Fund board is at the centre of controversy regarding the procurement of a Sh854.7 million software solutions.
ICT and Digital Economy permanent secretary John Tanui is a key player being mentioned. The Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission has joined in the probe to unravel claims of graft and arm-twisting in the whole saga.
The company that scooped the award of the tender is linked to the powerful PS.
He is said to have influenced the exorbitant deal for selfish gains, insiders say.
The Enterprise Resource Planning system is intended to manage critical operations of the NG-CDF board.
The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board recently reviewed a complaint filed by GreenCom Enterprises Solutions Ltd, a losing bidder that alleged unfair treatment during the procurement process.
However, the PPARB dismissed the complaint, directing the NG-CDF board to proceed with awarding the contract to Agile Business Solutions Ltd.
The scope of the tender includes supply, installation, implementation, testing, training, commissioning and maintenance of the ERP system.
The total value of the contract stands at Sh854.7 million.
Out of five firms that submitted bids, including Impax Business Solutions Ltd, Attain Enterprise Solutions Ltd, GreenCom Enterprises Ltd, Kingsway Business Systems Ltd and Agile Business Solutions Ltd, three were deemed non- responsive and eliminated.
Agile and GreenCom were the only firms that advanced to the final evaluation stage.
GreenCom successfully met preliminary and mandatory technical requirements but fell short in the technical capacity evaluation. The ARB decision came after GreenCom’s grievance about the evaluation process was rejected due to insufficient evidence.
While Agile Business Solutions continues to secure multimillion- shillings contracts, its internal operation is marred by endless scandals and discontent among employees.
The ICT company based at Jumuia Place along Lenana Road is deeply entrenched in the political and economic fabric of Kenya.
A whistleblower from within the company who came forward under the request of anonymity has now helped us paint a clear picture of corruption, nepotism and gross mismanagement all under the protection of high and mighty. The source also claims their involvement in election manipulation as two employees, Edmond Kiprotich and Nicholas Kipkosgei, were allegedly involved in the election rigging during national tallying at the Bomas of Kenya.
The directors Anthony Komen and Nathan Kimutai, are alleged to have strong ties with the powerful PS who rarely misses in presidential events and trips.
Kimutai and his brother Patrick Bett are accused of influencing procurement processes.
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