Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia summoned over Sh1.5B stadium scandal
Kaberia has been given a two-week notice and is expected to appear before the committee during the week starting May 11.
Former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kaberia has been summoned to appear before MPs to explain alleged irregularities in the contracting of stadium works across the country.
The National Assembly Implementation Committee, which is examining the delayed completion of several sports stadiums, is demanding that Kaberia provide answers regarding decisions made during his tenure in the Uhuru Kenyatta government.
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Committee chairperson Raphael Wanjala, who is also the Budalang’i MP, said the matter has remained unresolved for five years and must now be addressed.
“We want him to come and shed light on this crucial matter, which has taken five years to be acted upon,” Wanjala said.
Kaberia has been given a two-week notice and is expected to appear before the committee during the week starting May 11.
The committee is also concerned about the lack of legal action against individuals implicated in investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
According to the commission, its investigation files have already been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions and are awaiting approval.
The EACC told the committee that it recommended charges against Kaberia and four other individuals, including two foreign nationals.
“We want the DPP to review the files and recommend the next course of action to the EACC as soon as possible,” Wanjala said after the committee received a report on the Chan stadiums.
The anti-graft agency’s findings point to procurement violations by Kaberia during the contracting of lighting system installations at Kipchoge Keino, Ruringu, Kasarani, and Nyayo stadiums.
The EACC said Kaberia irregularly used the direct procurement method and authorised an advance payment of Sh330 million to the supplier, against procurement laws.
The commission further revealed that the guarantee for the advance payment expired in February 2018 before the contractor completed the job, and no renewal was obtained.
The probe also highlighted another irregular deal involving a contract worth 995 million shillings awarded to a foreign company, Gregori International.
According to the EACC, the former PS did not hold proper negotiations with the firm and failed to appoint an inspection team to confirm the quality of work before authorising payments.
Despite not delivering any services, Gregori International received Sh220 million. The commission said the Sports Ministry accepted an advance payment guarantee that was not approved by the Central Bank of Kenya.
The ministry also failed to inform the court, which was handling a petition by the foreign firm, that no work had been done. The EACC warned that this omission may have influenced the court's decision.
The committee hopes Kaberia’s appearance will bring clarity to the unresolved issues and help determine the way forward for the stalled stadium projects.
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