How broke firm won Sh2bn affordable housing contract

The ongoing construction of the Affordable Housing project in Bahati, Nakuru County on May 22, 2024. 

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A cash-strapped firm unable to settle a Sh1.8 million debt was in January handed a Sh2 billion affordable housing tender, raising questions over the evaluation of financial bids ahead of offering State contracts.

The State Department for Housing awarded the little-known Jasir Contractors the tender to construct affordable houses in Loitoktok, Kajiado County, triggering an uproar from other bidders.

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