Lang’ata MP Jalang’o was forced to issue a clarification on claims that his constituency fraudulently issued millions in fraudulent tenders.
Taking to social media, the MP addressed an audit report that claimed he paid Ksh 32 million to contractors for various projects in Lang’ata constituency.
According to the audit report, there were inadequacies in the implementation of various projects in Lang’ata Constituency, including the construction and rehabilitation of Kongoni Secondary School.
Lang’ata MP Jalang’o says he paid millions for an expired tender after the contractor completed the Job. Photo: Courtesy.
“Payments amounting to Ksh28,095,746 were made to a contractor on February 8, 2023, despite the performance bond for the contractor having expired on January 27, 2023,” the audit report read.
Clarifying the audit, Jalang’o noted that the contractors were paid after their performance bond had expired because of delays on the National Government Constituency Development Fund part.
He moreover insisted that there was little to be concerned about regarding funds mismanagement in the county.
The MP also suggested there was evidence of delayed disbursement of funds since the NGCDF was taken to court by the contractors.
“Money is paid to contractors when it is available, when NGCDF was taken to court there was delayed disbursement, contractors worked finished and were paid after the contract time were expired. Nothing to be worried about,” the MP noted.
Previously Jalan’go had issued an update on the Kongoni School, saying it was on the verge of completion.
The MP proceeded to urge parents looking to enroll students in Junior Secondary Schools to consider the institution.
