The Rural and Renewable Energy Authority is in the spotlight over irregular dealings with contractors after its former chief executive as well as three top managers were on Thursday arrested on claims of awarding tenders irregularly.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission said it is also pursuing another four individuals, who are directors of two companies that were awarded contracts without bidding in a process that may have resulted in the loss of more than Sh103 million of taxpayers’ money.

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