RULING OF KOOME, JA
[1] Pursuant to the Government of Kenya’s policy initiative of ensuring increased electricity access to Kenyans, Kenya Power and Lighting Co. Ltd (the respondent), through the Last Mile Connectivity Project, contracted the AEE POWER SA (the applicant) in two separate contracts dated 10th December, 2015 to provide the following services: -
(a) Contract number KP1/12A-2/PT/2/15/A4- LOT 2 for the procurement of plant, design, supply and installation of extensions of LV single phase lines and service cable for the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) in Kisumu, Siaya, Vihiga, Busia, Bungoma and Kakamega Counties (hereinafter referred to as LOT 2); and
(b) Contract number KP1/12A-2/PT/2/15/A40 – LOT 4 for the procurement of plant, design, supply and installation of extensions of LV single phase lines and service cable for the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) in Narok, Nakuru, Samburu and Nyandarua Counties (hereinafter referred to as LOT 4).
[2] Both contracts were fo…