Kenya Sees Spike in Obama Administration-Funded Projects

Kenyan businesses lately are increasingly becoming recipients of U.S. government largesse, as the Obama Administration, among pursuing other endeavors, aims to expand "livestock-related economic opportunities" in that nation. Although this and other recently released presolicitation notices for unrelated programs serve as advance alerts to potential vendors—and therefore do not offer cost estimates and other details— a review of U.S. government contracting actions nonetheless indicates a spike of activity in Kenya in a variety of sectors.

The White House is committing to a five-year effort to "improve the inclusiveness and competitiveness" of the livestock industry specifically in Marsabit and Garissa counties, Kenya, according to a presolicitation notice released April 12 that U.S. Trade & Aid Monitor located via routine database research.

The Feed the Future-related initiative, known as the Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth, or REGAL-AG, program, will be carried out by contractors hired by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), according to the document.

The agency did not disclose the project’s estimated cost: "No additional information regarding this planned RFP [Request for Proposals] is available at this time."

USAID that same day separately alerted potential contractors to the launching of yet another endeavor in that nation, known as the Kenya Agricultural Value Chain Enterprises, or KAVES, program.

The KAVES presolicitation notice simply states the agency’s intention “to use full and open competition for the contract, which will be performed in Kenya. USAID intends to release the solicitation within the next 45 days.”

The agency pointed out that the presolicitation number——will change upon release of a bid request, but the program name would remain the same.

Other recent contracting actions include:

• Up to $50 million in U.S. Navy-coordinated military construction projects on the horizon at Camp Simba, Kenya, and at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
• Deployment to Kenya of a privately contracted Regional Advisor for USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). as well as an Emerging Pandemic Threats Advisor.
  
• A U.S. Trade & Development Agency-led search for a contractor to perform a “definitional mission” exploring possible funding of geothermal energy projects in Kenya and Rwanda.

The above-mentioned endeavors have taken place in recent weeks; however, other notable U.S.-funded Kenyan projects thus far in 2012 include the launching of a National Institutes of Health-led initiative to hire contractors to conduct genetic research of Kenyans with Type-2 diabetes. Separately, the U.S. Army embarked upon a market survey of potential vendors to provide helicopter flight-training simulators to the Kenyan government.

ALSO SEE: "Response to Commenters."

FOR ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON THE U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SEE THE MONITOR'S USAID PAGE.

FOR MORE COVERAGE OF THE U.S TRADE & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, VISIT THE MONITOR'S USTDA PAGE.

FOR MORE REGIONAL COVERAGE, SEE THE MONITOR'S AFRICA PAGE.

Comments

[Ted Gager.]

Now that's real redistribution of wealth for you! Subsidize a whole nation that has never done anything to better itself because the politicians there are like the politicians here. THE MONEY NEVER FINDS THE INTENDED TAGET!....OR DOES IT? Just look for the Limos and you'll find the money. Obama has already had a hand in Kenya's future politically by propping up his cousin and promoting civil unrest and riots as a counter strategy to his cousins election loss. Wonder where that idea came from?. GOT IT!.......

[Dan Verdier]

YEAH AND YOU REALLY THOUGHT HE WAS AMERICAN AND FOR AMERICAN INTERESTS

[Roscoe Bonifitucci]

Why? Kenya has no benefit for America? There is no strategic value? Why? The Lame Stream Obama Mania Media is ignoring such stories. Why...is it because they are Union Lackeys and do not want to make the Union President uncomfortable??

[chip]

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: The reference to Kenya as "the former home nation" of President Obama has been removed. The Monitor acknowledges this lapse in judgment, and intends to more vigorously ensure the editorial integrity of this site.... Tell we the people see his real BC you could keep say this.

[John]

Steve Peacock:

Well said and I, for one, appreciate your effort to be what journalists are supposed to be--unbiased reporters of facts and news.

As one of the commenters above stated, Obama may be setting himself up to be president, or more likely, king of Kenya, when he is kicked out of the WH. Nothing like doling out goodies to get people's undying devotion!

But another motive might be that the portion of the money spent that doesn't go into some politician's or war lord's pocket, will get laundered and sent back to Obama, either as a Swiss account deposit or as a campaign contribution. (I can say the foregoing because I am not a journalist.)Hope there is some way that these scenarios can be monitored.

[James Day]

Do You know in 07 Obama was helping is cousin Odinga of the same tribe, campaigning for Muslim law as a sitting US Senator, ILLEGALY trying to get Ondinga as the President Kenya. Obama and Odinga lost and cousin Odinga killed 1400 people by burning villages and Churches. In 2010 Odinga was indicted for mass killing by the UN War Crimes tribunal, the were having hearings in Libyia, 2 days later the Pam Am Bomber was released, and now the Kadfi is dead after black mailing Obama, his Cousin Ondinga is the PM in Kenya after Obama shoved him in there giving Kenya are tax dollars. Now Google UTube OBAMA & ODINGA lots news feed, then look ONDINGA. Then Google Odniga and UN war Crimes, the Google Odinga now the
PM. TREASON BEYOUND TREASON.

[Diaogenes]

Why hasn't our first half-white president sent any "guvmint" money to Hawaii? Just asking.

[Steve Peacock]

My coverage of this issue specifically was in mind for people who are concerned about the president's connection to Kenya; it is therefore baffling that a few folks have lambasted this site -- or, worse, have accused it of participating in a cover-up. How can one simultaneously expose and cover up questionable programs?

[Snitch-in-Time]

"The reference to Kenya as 'the former home nation' of President Obama has been removed."

Quick, stuff that geni back into the bottle before it gets loose!

The coverup is starting to collapse, folks.

[W. Kelly]

When King Obama is reelected legislation will be implemented to do away with term limits and he will be declared "King" forever. At that time, the Capital of the U. S. will be moved to his new residence in Nairobi.

[desert]

How do you spell dirty communist mooslime b a s t a r d ?

[DB]

No doubt he is paying. ... Errr we r paying for Kenya to keep quiet about his birth.

[Sandra O'Dea]

What that idiot in office needs to do, is STOP giving all these darn countries OUR hard earned money. Did you ask me or anyone else if you could give OUR money away? No, because the only people you care about Mr. Obama are YOUR people, in Kenya, oh and the black panthers.

[PJ KI]

Wow, you didn't even list my whole post. Why not?
Here it is again.
>> "the former home nation" of President Obama has been removed. The Monitor acknowledges this lapse in judgment, .<<

Hmmm . . . so the "editor" is afraid to use his/her freedom of speech and opinion? Afraid of whom? The Obama administration?? It's a "lapse in judgment"? Reeeeeally? What other "lapses in judgment" does the article portray?

It's VERY obvious the "president" is hiding SOMETHING now, isn't it? Hmmm . . . whatever it is, must be damaging or he wouldn't be hiding it. "The only people who don't want to disclose the truth are people with something to hide." GEE! wonder who said that! (URL listed in the 1/2 post I posted that wasn't posted LOL)

Talk about a blatant slap in the face to the American people. He must laugh his fool head off every night on what he's getting away with, and America allows it because they're all too afraid to speak their opinion.

[PJ KI]

>>>>NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: The reference to Kenya as "the former home nation" of President Obama has been removed. The Monitor acknowledges this lapse in judgment, and intends to more vigorously ensure the editorial integrity of this site.<<<

Hmmm . . . so the "editor" is afraid to use his/her freedom of speech and opinion? Afraid of whom? The Obama administration?? It's a "lapse in judgment"? Reeeeeally? What other "lapses in judgment" does the article portray?

It's VERY obvious the "president" is hiding SOMETHING now, isn't it? Hmmm . . . whatever it is, must be damaging or he wouldn't be hiding it. "The only people who don't want to disclose the truth are people with something to hide." GEE! wonder who said that!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGfEzLlcO_s

Talk about a blatant slap in the face to the American people. He must laugh his fool head off every night on what he's getting away with, and America allows it because they're all too afraid to speak their opinion.

[Sebastianwoof]

Is it possible that this is
a strategy to CONTROL Kenya records
as to the location and existence of the
real birth certificate.....

[Bubba Johnson]

Hey - we got plenty of money to go around. Let's tax those almost-rich folks - you know, the ones making $35k, to pony up more for these projects. Why are these almost-rich people such haters??????

[Huck Pituey]

Companies that create genetically modified organisms (GMOs) want to test their seeds in arid lands. They also want people (even if they're starving) to test the produce from those seeds to be sure its safe. Can't experiment with people that way here!

[RightStuff]

Barack Obama has been a constant insult to the American people. Trouble is, there are enough stupid people in this country to re-elect him.

[RightStuff]

Time for a purge in Washington DC. Barack Obama should be first. The man throws a turd in the punchbowl, and shouts "Someone threw a turd in the punchbowl!!!" He deserves to be out on hid ass.

[mrunp]

NOT ONE LIBERAL/LEFTIST/COMMIE/DEMOCRAT CAN PROVE THAT OBAMA IS A US CITIZEN, they can only demonize, trash, and seek to destroy/discredit those producing FACTS, DOCUMENTS, and HARD EVIDENCE to the contrary. AND THAT IS A FACT!!!

AZ Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Cold Case Posse's MONTHS LONG investigation by EXPERTS IN THEIR PROFESSIONS has proven that BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA is GUILTY OF HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS. The ONLY reason he hasn't been taken away in chains is the fact that he has his COMMUNIST comrades (Soros, etc.) completely controlling the US media. Just imagine if he were a Republican and tried to pull the greatest hoax in the history of the country?

View the full IMAGE EDITING SOFTWARE EXPERT(S) analysis of the FORGED/FRAUDULENT/FAKE BIRTH CERTIFICATE that Obama release in April of 2011:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/83609197/Mara-Zebest-s-Report-on-Barack-Obama-Long-Form-BC-to-AZ-Sheriff-Joe-Arpaio-and-Cold-Case-Posse

ANYONE (myself included) with image editing knowledge/experience, knows beyond a doubt, that this document is nothing but an amateurish cut and paste forgery, PERIOD!

View Sheriff Joe Arpaio's complete March 1st press conference at www.wnd.com

www.zazzle.com/mrunpc*
ANTI-Obama/Democrat/Commie/Union stickers, etc.

[Big D]

By the time the campaign gets really rolling, Obama's indefensible record and background will get center stage. The Dimocrats will become desperate, and a lot of what has been concealed from us will come out, as others try to save their power, with another candidate.

You heard it here first.

[Crosscut]

There are thousands of cities all across America that could use that government largess. Their populations must be the wrong skin color or didn't vote properly in 2008.

[Cloud-man]

There is definitely something strategic going on in Kenya and a picture that I took even before Presisdent Obama became president, reveals the importance of Kenya and Africa. See the pictures at www.CloudsGodsMural.com and judge for yourself . You will have to use the "Picture Gallery" tab. Maybe someone can trace the dots more accurately.

[Rick]

Sam needs to check sheriff joe's investigation and look at facts; false BC, false SS number, false draft registration card, he travelled under an indonesian passport before he was a senator, he's spent $2 million to hide all his records, news accounts that he never corrected when he ran for senate said he was a kenyan, kenyans call him a kenyan, his grandmother said she saw him born in KENYA and at best IF his BC is true and correct, it shows that he's a BRITISH citizen as Britain ruled Kenya at the time and his mother was too young under the law of the time to confer US citizenship on him.