This archive report was first published on 23 November 2019.
On November 23, 2019, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) suspended all new procurement following allegations of corruption against top managers.
The suspension was announced after a special board meeting, which was called in response to adverse publicity generated by a controversial Sh2.7 billion project in Makongeni, Nairobi, that had been under investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for months.
According to a statement signed by board chairman Gen (Rtd) Joseph Kibwana, the suspension was intended to strengthen 'internal controls and improve service delivery' at the ports managed by KPA.
Mr. Kibwana also stated that the authority was reviewing its leadership and management processes in the wake of the scam, which had brought the authority into disrepute.
“The authority is reviewing its leadership and management processes and internal control measures to improve service delivery,” he said.
He added: “The board has therefore suspended all new procurement in the authority with immediate effect, until further notice.”
The board was cooperating with investigative agencies to facilitate and support the conclusion of the investigations.
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