×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

MPs demand special audit over questionable tenders at Defence Department

Ministry of Defence Vice Chief of Defence Forces Robert Kibochi (left) and Principal Secretary Torome Saitoti when they appeared before the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee on Friday. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Members of Parliament have ordered the Department of Defence (DoD) to provide tender details for the Sh1.53 billion purchase of defective military jets.

The seven aircraft, which have never been used since they were procured more than two years ago, are currently being used as a source of spare parts for other jets.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in