The country’s graft busting body Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has stopped the Ministry of Energy from awarding the contract to supply MAREP Phase 9 materials.

A statement released by ACB bearing Principal Public Relations Officer Egrita Ndala’s signature says following the restriction notice issued on June 23, 2021, the Ministry of Energy cannot award contracts to supply MAREP Phase 9 materials under contract number 047 MoE- MAREP-PH9-G-NCB- 2020/2021FY-08.

“This follows complaints received by the ACB alleging irregularities and suspected corruption surrounding the procurement process of the materials under MAREP 9,”  further reads the statement in part.

Ndala has further acknowledged that the Bureau has instituted investigations into the matter adding that the restriction remains effective until the ACB has concluded the investigation or lifted the restriction notice.