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Kenya Pipeline boss defends awarding of Sh43b contract to Zakhem as MPs seek more answers

Kenya Pipeline boss defends awarding of Sh43b contract to Zakhem as MPs seek more answers
KPC Managing Director Charles Kirui when he appeared before the Public Investment Committee Tuesday.

Nairobi, Kenya: The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has defended its decision to award a Lebanese firm Sh43 billion a contract for the construction of a new pipeline.

KPC says it followed all the procurement laws and procedures in awarding Zakhem International Construction Limited the tender to construct the Mombasa-Nairobi pipeline since it scored the highest in the evaluation process.

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