Former anti-graft tsar PLO Lumumba. FILE PHOTO | NMG
Countdown to clearance of Sh58 billion unpaid bills owed to
contractors by Nairobi County Government started on Tuesday after former
anti-graft tsar PLO Lumumba was sworn into office.
Mr
Lumumba, who is former director of the Kenya School of Law, said
contractors had 21 days to table documentary proof of tenders awarded to
them and how they executed the same to completion.
The
huge contractors’ unpaid bill arises from commercial engagements
between contractors and the Nairobi City Council as well as its
successor Nairobi City County Government.
Acting County
Secretary Leboo ole Morintant said the Lumumba-led team is expected to
establish a roadmap initiating payment for undisputed and verified
claims.
“Governor Mike Sonko wants to ensure genuine suppliers and
contractors are paid their dues without further delay. This process will
also stamp out cartels where a foolproof procurement system will be set
up to manage future bills,” said Mr Leboo.
Mr Lumumba
said his 10-man committee will sit at County Hall to receive the
contractors where documents will also be scruitinised and the county
government advised on the way forward.
The committee has been given the leeway to recommend payment as well as identify unscrupulous contractors.
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