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    "id": 1570901,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1570901/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Baringo North, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Joseph Makilap",
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    "content": "S. No. Projects Handed Over Number 1 Classrooms 6 2 Laboratories 4 3 Sanitation Facilities 0 Incomplete Projects 1 Classrooms 3 2 Laboratories 6 3 Sanitation Facilities 4 We wish to clarify that Santa Maria Cheptulon was to benefit from the construction of only two classrooms, and not two classrooms and one laboratory as previously indicated. On reasons the Contractor, Daya Agencies Ltd, Abandoned the Project Sites Before Completing all Projects and Before Settling Payments to Suppliers: The Ministry awarded Daya Agencies Ltd a contract to undertake construction works in Marakwet West Sub-County as follows: sanitation facilities in four primary schools, 10 laboratories in 10 secondary schools, and nine classrooms in six secondary schools. The contractor cited the following reasons for abandoning works before completion: 1. Change in Scope of Work: Due to the topography of the area, there were variations in the works. However, a contract variation was not possible, as this was a fixed-price contract. 2. Challenging Terrain: The terrain posed significant challenges, but since the contract was fixed, no variation could be applied to address these difficulties. 3. Serious Insecurity Issues: The contractor also highlighted serious security concerns in the area. Despite these challenges, the supervisor issued instructions to resume work and settle any outstanding debts. The contractor was additionally requested to submit a commitment letter outlining their intention to fulfil any pending obligations. However, the contractor failed to comply with these instructions. On the question as to what measures the Ministry of Education is taking to ensure that the unfinished projects are completed and affected suppliers are paid their outstanding dues, the Ministry is exploring internal solutions to address the gaps in the incomplete projects. We will also seek to leverage additional partnerships to fill these gaps. The Ministry is not privy to arrangements between Daya Agencies Ltd and the suppliers. Any contractual arrangements were strictly between Daya Agencies Ltd and the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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