MINISTER CLARIFFIES ON ALLEGED PURCHASE OF MOTOR BIKES FOR THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, has clarified on the ongoing speculations, surrounding the alleged contract to supply 75 Motor Bikes at a total cost K9,885,010 to the Ministry
She disclosed that the said contract which is currently under investigation, was infact awarded in April 2021, but was unfortunately extended by a Ministry official without seeking guidance.
Ms. Mwamba said she personally looked at the file and raised concern,afterwhich she forwarded the said contract to Secretary, to the Cabinet,Mr Patrick Kangwa and Justice Minister, Hon Mulambo Haimbe for further advise on the matter.
She said it was during this period that the said document leaked to the public and set a different narrative away from the true facts of the matter.
She has therefore assured that the matter will be thoroughly investigated, and that a consolidated report will be made available.