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October 27, 2024
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It's our turn to eat: Conflict of interest mars Ruto projects

It's our turn to eat: Conflict of interest mars Ruto projects

At least eight projects are mired in controversy stemming from conflicts of interest by public officers or politically connected tycoons...

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Conflicts of interest are overshadowing multibillion-shilling projects linked to President William Ruto, raising concerns about corruption and government contracts awarded to companies connected to his family.

  • Amaco Insurance has received tenders worth **Sh60 million** from over 10 State-owned institutions since 2022.
  • Weston Hotel, where Ruto's family has substantial stakes, also won **37 contracts** amounting to **Sh57.9 million**.
  • Despite pledges to tackle State capture and corruption, Ruto has delayed the formation of a commission, stating that attending to it might distract from his economic recovery efforts.

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