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Changes at energy agency after shady supply deals complaints

Rerec Chairman Simon Gicharu
COLLINS OMULO
By COLLINS OMULO
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The management of the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (Rerec) has moved 27 senior staffers following complaints of collusion with rogue suppliers.
Last week, Rerec Chairman Simon Gicharu put the corporation’s workers on notice, warning that “it will not be business as usual” as a result of mounting complaints that staff were colluding with dealers to compromise the quality of supplies.
He promised to make sweeping changes at the agency, and has begun by reshuffling 27 senior officers.
AFFECTED DEPARTMENTS
In an internal memo seen by the Nation, changes have been made in the finance, administration, human resource and supplies departments.
The transfers come amid plans by the corporation to automate all its operations to enhance efficiency and improve staff welfare.
Mr Gicharu said key among the changes is the adjustment of the system of paying suppliers to ensure that the 30-day provision in the contract is adhered to.
Mr Gicharu yesterday said the board had approved a revised human resource policy manual, which spells out the terms and conditions for staff, including office hours, procedure for promotion and performance appraisal systems.
WORKING HOURS
A notable change in the policy is the inclusion of flexible working hours for lactating mothers. In addition, the management will provide a crèche.
The corporation has also approved a review of the commuter allowances as well as the implementation of a car loan and mortgage scheme for staff to make it easier for them to do their work.
He said the allowances have been submitted to the relevant authorities for approval to pave the way for their implementation.

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