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    "id": 970861,
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    "content": "Violation of Article 201 (a) and (d) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 that sets fundamental principles of public finance and further Section 5 and 130 (1) (b)(i) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012; Violation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 Articles 201 (a), (d) and (e) on principles of public finance, Articles 227 (1) on procurement of goods and services and Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 by failing to adhere to the stipulated dictates of the law in awarding Kshs2.1 billion road tarmacking contracts against as approved total Roads, transport, Public Works and Utilities Budget of Kshs1.4 billion in the Financial Year 2018/2019. The purpose of the irregular awards was not to provide public roads, but was intended to enable the Governor obtain personal benefit through kickbacks. This has exposed the county to huge losses through potential suits for breach of contract and/or pending bills. Further, it has exposed the County Assembly Members to ridicule in their wards where promises to repair/construct roads were made on promises from the Governor who had no intention of honouring the promises. (iii) Failure to establish the County Budget & Economic Forum as stipulated in Section 137 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012; as a result the County Governor has sabotaged public consultation as regards the preparation of the County Plans and Budgets ultimately violating the provisions of Sections 87, 91 and 115 of the County Governments Act, 2012 as well as Articles 10 and 201 (a) of the Constitution that demands involvement of the public in decision making. The failure was deliberate to create an atmosphere of chaos to facilitate the plunder and loss of public resources."
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