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State could lose Sh7m in  prison food supply scams

Up to Sh7 million could be lost for supplies that were never made to Wundanyi Prison in Taita Taveta through three companies owned by prison warders said to have been irregularly awarded contracts to supply food between 2012 and 2013. PHOTO| ZACHARIA CHILISWA

What you need to know:

  • Three companies owned by prison warders are said to have been irregularly awarded contracts to supply food between 2012 and 2013.
  • There are also reports that a person claiming to be a personal assistant to the deputy president is helping the push for payments.
  • According to the store register, no food stuffs were received during the period under review. 

Up to Sh7 million could be lost for supplies that were never made to Wundanyi Prison in Taita Taveta.

Three companies owned by prison warders are said to have been irregularly awarded contracts to supply food between 2012 and 2013. However, even though they failed to deliver anything, they are now demanding payment.