Samburu Governor Moses Lelkolkulal was on Monday put to task to explain why his administration did not do competitive bidding in the procurement of Covid-19 items. The governor explained that the money was paid to members of Samburu Covid 19 response committee. According to Samburu County Covid-19 emergency response fund regulation 2020, he said, a maximum of three per cent of the total approved budget as fund administration costs. “The committee members draw appropriate allowances while conducting their duties in accordance with SCR Circular,” he said. Monthly Salary for the fund Accountant, sitting allowances and night out allowances for Committee members were charged as fund administration costs, he added.

Source: The Star May 10, 2021 17:37 UTC