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    "content": "contracts that they awarded. One example was the contract for washer extractor machines which they entered into on 14th February, 2000. The contract was for a figure of Kshs17.5 million but there was no contract period indicated. At the end of the period, instead of paying Kshs17 million, they ended up paying Kshs23 million. The same contractor who had been awarded this particular job and who supplied these extractor machines which were not working, was also awarded another job to supply three hydro-extractors at a total of Kshs5 million. Looking at the tender documents, we realized that there was another bidder who had bid less and despite bidding less and being able to supply, this contractor was given. No reasons were given why the lower bid was not accepted. We also had another contract for window curtains. We realized that a contract was also awarded in 1999 for a value of Kshs58.8 million. This contract was varied from Kshs58.8 million to Kshs187 million just to supply the same items. If you look at this, you realize that most of these corporations unless strictly checked, misuse funds. That is why we have said that we need properly qualified and vetted chief executives so that most of those organizations can be run properly."
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