The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has defended the procurement deal where more than Ugx900 was spent on purchasing two vehicles.
According to a statement from the Ministry, two vehicles, and not one were purchased “ensuring transparency and accountability” adding that “all requisite approvals, and processes were adhered to.”
The statement further defended the procurement process as having followed proper guidelines to the dot.
“We acknowledge the reports regarding the procurement of vehicles at the ministry f ICT and National Guidance which alleged the purchase of a single government vehicle for Ugx965 million,” said the ministry in the statement.
“It is crucial to clarify that as opposed (to) the allegation of a single costing that much, two vehicles were procured, not one.”
The ministry said the procurement process went through open bidding and strictly adhered to the guidelines set by the PPDA, and was equally cleared by the office of the Solicitor General.
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