Nairobi, Jan. 7 -- The procurement watchdog has overturned a decision by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to cancel a Sh710.9 million medical insurance tender, ruling that the termination was unlawful, poorly explained, and procedurally flawed.

The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB) stated that KWS acted outside the law when it canceled the tender for comprehensive medical cover for its staff and board members-a three-year contract ending in 2028.

Consequently, PPARB directed KWS to comply with the law and its earlier orders by properly completing the procurement within 60 days, adhering to the tender documents and procurement regulations.

Read:Watchdog orders KWS to re-evaluate Sh740 million staff insurance tender...