Kenya Power has suspended all 57 procurement and supply chain heads to pave way for a forensic audit.
The power distributor said in a late Thursday statement that the goal of the forensic audit, which will focus on procurement systems, stock, and personnel, is to improve the resiliency of the company’s supply chain processes.
“The Taskforce Report further recommended reforms within the organisation and in particular, the Supply Chain Division, which will include undertaking a forensic audit to identify areas of possible leakages so as to facilitate the implementation of remedial measures as part of the business’ reform and restructuring process.”
This comes little over a month after President Uhuru Kenyatta constituted a task group to put the conclusions of the March-appointed commission to examine Power Purchase Agreements between independent power producers and Kenya into action.
This seeks to lower power costs while also simplifying and boosting the business and sector.
In the interim, the Company has appointed a team in an acting capacity to ensure business continuity.
