sizzla wrote:First off, the Registrar IS NOT responsible for supply of logbooks. That is purely a function of the KRA procurement department. The issue at hand is that there was supposed to be a new supplier in the new financial year (July) so the previous contract was terminated in June 2012.
However the supplier started making excuses saying they were not ready hence KRA had no option but to go back to the previous printer (Madras) who of course doubled the cost hence the current stalemate. It purely a logistical obstacle and with the stringent government procurement process it is bound to take a while longer....
This is escapism! Reminds me of the days when Moi used to lay the blame for government ineffectiveness on "watumishi wa serikali"
Obviously, the ultimate responsibility lies with the Registrar. He should have coordinated with the procurement dept to ensure that there is no delay.
Furthermore, I am certain the the Registrar, as the end-user of the books, must have been involved in the procurement process - especially the technical evaluation of the bidders. Thus that story about an incompetent supplier winning the tender falls squarely on the Registrar's desk!
He can't run away from that responsibility!