By TIMOTHY KEMEIMore by this AuthorContractors in Kericho County have accused private companies and national government parastatals with operations in the county of sidelining them and awarding most lucrative tenders and contracts to business people and contractors from outside the county. Speaking to journalists in Kericho, Kericho County Contractors and Suppliers Association Chairman Dickson Morit and Secretary-General Elijah Rono said local contractors felt like they were only being left with ‘crumbs’ after being awarded minor contracts which do not come with a lot of money. We have capable suppliers and contractors who can provide quality goods and services,” said Mr Morit. On his part, Mr Rono urged the county government of Kericho to increase the percentage of works awarded to local contractors and suppliers from the current 60 per cent to 90 per cent. UPLIFT YOUNG CONTRACTORS“We want most of the contracts to go to local contractors because most of them are young contractors and are finding it difficult to get such contracts in other areas.

Source: Daily Nation November 22, 2016 12:38 UTC