Ivy Minyow Onyango, the Director of Kilig Limited which won a Sh4 billion Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) tender shocked MPs when she claimed not to recall details of her bank accounts and signatories. – By John Mutiso.
Ivy who appeared before the Public Investment Committee (PIC) led by Mvita MP Abdulswamad Nassir said she needed more time to retrieve details of the bank accounts for the firm and other signatories to the accounts.
Kilig Limited company was awarded a Sh4 billion tender for the procurement of 450,000 kits each valued at Sh9,000. The firm, however, did not supply after the deal was canceled following queries on its awarding.
‘Kindly allow me to provide clear answers to these questions to avoid a situation where I may say something that is not accurate. I am ready but I still don’t have responses for the Committee,” she told the legislators.
“There were various partners that we entered into joint ventures with. I think there is an equity account and an SBM account. Allow me more time to consult so that I can have a basis for certain disclosure.”she added.
Mr Nassir expressed disappointment that the director of the firm could not remember basic information despite seeking a deal worth billions.
“You cannot tell us that you were doing business worth 4 billion but cannot remember the signatories to the bank account. You told us you are the sole director. We are asking you in fairness but you are not giving us the information that we need.” He said.
According to documents by Registrar of Companies Sarah Ndung’u, the firm was registered January 22, 2020 and has changed ownership three times in the last couple of months.
The firm was initially owned by Zhu Jinping and Willbroda Gachoka. In April, the duo transferred their shares to Collins Bush Wanjala, who later handed them over to Ms Onyango, a month later.
Last year, Ivy had declined to share details of the previous directors of the company when she appeared before the MPs.
