A government official told judges that military leaders broke rules when buying equipment worth 30 million dollars. Jonathan Kantayeni works for the agency that watches government purchases. He said the army never asked for permission before making the deal. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority refused to approve single sourcing for the contract. Army commanders ignored advice to use proper bidding methods.
Businessman Shiraz Ferreira wants 6.9 million dollars from the government for late payments. His company SF International sold military equipment to Malawi Defense Force. Court records show the army ordered trucks and troop carriers from Ferreira. The military received only four trucks instead of twelve requested vehicles. Fewer than ten troop carriers arrived out of 180 that commanders wanted.
Retired General Henry Odillo said he knew nothing about the December 2012 contract. His deputy Lieutenant General Clement Kafuwa led the buying committee during that time. Odillo learned that another contract from November 2012 had been canceled. The earlier deal cost 9 billion kwacha compared to the later 30 million dollar agreement. Anti-corruption investigators opened a case about the suspicious military purchases.
Businessman Shiraz Ferreira wants 6.9 million dollars from the government for late payments. His company SF International sold military equipment to Malawi Defense Force. Court records show the army ordered trucks and troop carriers from Ferreira. The military received only four trucks instead of twelve requested vehicles. Fewer than ten troop carriers arrived out of 180 that commanders wanted.
Retired General Henry Odillo said he knew nothing about the December 2012 contract. His deputy Lieutenant General Clement Kafuwa led the buying committee during that time. Odillo learned that another contract from November 2012 had been canceled. The earlier deal cost 9 billion kwacha compared to the later 30 million dollar agreement. Anti-corruption investigators opened a case about the suspicious military purchases.
