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NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 18 \u2014 Lawyer Peter Wanyama has called for an independent investigation into the awarding of a multimillion-shilling tender for the Law Society of Kenya\u2019s newly launched enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, citing allegations of irregular procurement and failure to declare a conflict of interest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a statement issued Wednesday, Wanyama said the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), is bound by constitutional standards of integrity and transparency and must adhere strictly to public procurement rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is a statutory body whose leaders are bound by the constitutional imperatives outlined in Articles 10, 73, 74, and 75,” Wanyama said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Additionally, LSK must procure services in full compliance with Article 227 of the Constitution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n He said concerns had been raised by LSK members over the award of the ERP development tender to ABNO Softwares International, alleging that the process was altered after an initial decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRecently, members of LSK have raised significant concerns regarding the awarding of a tender to ABNO Softwares International for the development of LSK’s newly launched ERP system,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Wanyama, a member of the LSK Council has alleged that ABNO Softwares International was initially awarded the contract at Sh 4 million as the lowest bidder, before the decision was canceled and the tender re-awarded to the same firm at Sh 24 million, a 20 million rise from the earlier bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wanyama further alleged that a senior member of the LSK Council had a relationship with the firm and failed to disclose a conflict of interest before the tender was awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFurthermore, it is alleged that a senior member of the LSK Council has a relationship with ABNO Softwares International and failed to declare a conflict of interest appropriately, before the award of the tender,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He described the claims as grave and said they must be subjected to immediate scrutiny, with outcomes made public to LSK members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If any individual is found to have misappropriated LSK funds, Wanyama said, “prompt recovery actions and criminal sanctions should be pursued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning of reputational damage, he stated that the legal profession\u2019s umbrella body risks undermining its credibility in the fight against corruption if it fails to act decisively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cLSK will lose the moral authority to check corruption in government if it ceases to be a paragon of virtues,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He added that despite pressure from allies to remain silent, he felt compelled to speak out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wanyama also pointed to the financial burden borne by members, particularly younger lawyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMembers of LSK especially the young ones, toil very hard to raise subscription fees. It is not right if their money [ a colossal sum] is simply misappropriated and no action is taken,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wanyama is among the candidates who have formally announced their intention to succeed LSK President Faith Odhiambo in 2026, with the society\u2019s constitution providing for a single-term presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On December 16, he submitted his nomination papers, setting the stage for a closely watched contest ahead of elections scheduled for early 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The LSK has announced that several senior positions will fall vacant in March 2026, including those of president, vice-president, and three representatives of the general membership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" According to Wanyama, a member of the LSK Council has alleged that ABNO Softwares International was initially awarded the contract at Sh 4 million as the lowest bidder, before the decision was canceled and the tender re-awarded to the same firm at Sh 24 million, a 20 million rise from the earlier bid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14289,"featured_media":787577,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4625,26,4],"tags":[26406,19874,1981,3239,19673,11942],"coauthors":[2146],"class_list":["post-787729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-news","category-top-stories","category-world","tag-conflict-of-interest","tag-faith-odhiambo","tag-featured","tag-lsk","tag-peter-wanyama","tag-procurement"],"yoast_head":"\n