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President Uhuru Kenyatta warns over delay to pay youth

President Uhuru Kenyatta chats with gospel musician Bahati during the Youth Summit at State House in Nairobi yesterday. The president has put on notice procurement officers who delay payments to youth, women and persons with disabilities. (PHOTO: WILBERFORCE KWIRI/ STANDARD)

President Uhuru Kenyatta has put on notice procurement officers who delay payments to youth, women and persons with disabilities.

He expressed displeasure following complaints by young people over failure to implement Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) and the Public Procurement and Disposal law.

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