Tempers Flare At BOKA Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2015
At the end, it was resolved that the committee be dissolved and replaced with an interim leadership. A delegate, Sam Dire accused the committee of turning the association into a ‘cash loan’ as members borrowed themselves money.
He said the committee had to answer for its mistakes before an interim one is appointed. Dire said he did not support the motion of no confidence on the previous committee. Former BOKA president, Million Masumbika said issues of maladministration were rampant at the association. He said action negative reports about some members of the committee should be investigated.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...