Business Daily | by Constant Munda
United Kingdom lawmakers have criticised a clause in the trade deal with Kenya which will delay opening up of public tenders for scrutiny by up to five years, arguing that run-away corruption in Nairobi needed immediate action.
The UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) provides that the parties will conclude negotiations on transparency in public procurement within five years after the pact comes to force.
This will compel authorities in both countries to disclose details of public tenders after five years from the time the treaty…
