Admarc’s K3 Billion Tarpaulin Deal Sparks Public Questions

A proposed procurement by the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) to purchase 100 tarpaulins at a reported cost of nearly K3 billion has sparked debate on social media, with many people questioning the stated price.

At the reported total cost, each tarpaulin would cost approximately K30 million.

According to an advertisement published by Admarc in the newspapers yesterday, Maiden Investment has been awarded the contract to procure the tarpaulins.

The reported procurement cost has attracted widespread attention online, with members of the public questioning why the items would cost such a high amount.

The concerns have prompted questions about the specifications of the tarpaulins, including their size, quality and other requirements that may have contributed to the quoted price.

This publication contacted Admarc seeking clarification on the procurement and the factors behind the reported cost, but the corporation had not responded at the time of publication.

Further clarification from Admarc is expected to shed light on the procurement process, the specifications of the tarpaulins and how the reported contract value was arrived at.