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    "id": 1609121,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1609121/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Tigania West, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr) John Mutunga Kanyuithia",
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    "content": "documents. The technical evaluation followed, where the companies were checked against the technical requirements. No material deviations, reservations or omissions were observed. Bidders scoring over 80 per cent and above advanced to the financial evaluation stage. The qualified bidders in this particular respect with respect to Muhoroni was West Valley Sugar Company and with respect to Chemelil was Kibos Sugar and Allied Industries Limited. The financial evaluation progressed well and they were assessed. All the financial aspects were assessed as per the set criteria. Negotiation followed, whereby the successful bidders were engaged in a negotiation process before the award. The third issue that the Hon. Members sought was the composition of the tender committee that considered the leasing exercise and the recommendations they made. The composition was as follows: The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development was represented, the National Treasury and Economic Planning Ministry was represented, Kenya Sugar Board was represented and we had a representative from the Privatisation Commission of Kenya. The recommendations were as follows from the evaluation committee: Muhoroni Sugar Company was awarded to West Valley Sugar Company Limited which met all the qualifications and was responsive. Chemelil Sugar Company was awarded to Kibos and Allied Industries Limited which also met the qualifications and was responsive. The fourth issue that the Member sought clarification on was on the fate of the current workers in the affected farms. These are the clarifications: The workers were to be actively engaged during the transition period to ensure continuity. The investors were to retain workers for up to 12 months post-handover, and then pick those that they believe should move on. During the 12 months, the workers were to remain under existing terms and conditions of employment. The investors were also to identify and retain the needed employees. The Government was to settle all the salary arrears, benefits and emoluments that are owed before the handover. I submit, Hon. Speaker. Thank you very much."
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