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    "speaker_name": "Dr. Kones",
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        "legal_name": "Julius Kipyegon Kones",
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    "content": "evidence from the various people who appeared before the Committee, we noted several issues which are of concern as far as public procurement procedures are concerned. We noted that it is possible for unscrupulous suppliers to collude with Government officials at times to pursue deals that may not be in favour of the Government. In this case, there is no clear mechanism on how the Government can dispose of controversial issues that pertain to tenders. This was a tender that was awarded in 2006, but it has taken forever to be decided. It was the feeling of the two Committees that one way or the other, the Government should make a decision on this matter. This is because the goods that were procured are about to expire. We do not know whether the supplier will go to court thereafter and make huge claims from the Government. We also want the Government to be certain that it has really adhered to procurement procedures. This Report tries to recommend to the Government that there must be a speedy process in making a decision as to whether to pay this supplier or not. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, may I hasten to state that in my view, there has to be some further investigations from the Government agencies to establish clearly, whether there were any malpractices by either the Government or the suppliers. This is the only way to clear any doubts arising from these transactions. With those few remarks, I support the Report."
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