The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed an indictment against SAIDU IBRAHIM SAHR KANNEH, a teacher of Sierra International Secondary School and of No. 15 Powells Street, Burma 4 in Kenema, Eastern Region. He is indicted on 8 (EIGHT) COUNTS of corruption offences.
SAIDU IBRAHIM SAHR KANNEH is indicted on 3 (THREE) COUNTS OF ACADEMIC MALPRACTICE and 3 (THREE) COUNTS OF CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT A CORRUPTION OFFENCE contrary to Section 128(3) and Section 128(1) respectively of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 12 of 2008 as amended by the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Act No. 9 of 2019.
He also faces 2 (TWO) COUNTS OF ACCEPTING AN ADVANTAGE, contrary to Section 28(2)(A) of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Act No. 9 of 2019.
According to the particulars of the offence, SAIDU IBRAHIM SAHR KANNEH was apprehended by ACC monitoring team while he was delivering written answers to candidates during the conduct of the WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Examination) Chemistry Essay Paper 2 at Karlkunle Senior Secondary School in Kenema on Thursday, 22nd May 2025.
Investigations revealed that SAIDU IBRAHIM SAHR KANNEH had collected examination booklets from certain candidates during the exam and answered the questions on their behalf. He was also found in possession of other examination materials.
Further investigations established that SAIDU IBRAHIM SAHR KANNEH had received sums of money from candidates MORRISON VANDI AND HAWA NGEGBA, both of Modern African Progressive Secondary School, as payment to write the Chemistry examination for them.
KANNEH, by his own confession, admitted to the offences and pleaded for forgiveness.
The Commission wishes to reassure the general public of its unwavering commitment to protecting the integrity of public examinations in Sierra Leone, and to curbing all forms of academic malpractice and corruption in the education sector.
Credit: Public Education and Outreach Department
GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
INTEGRATED HEALTH PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION UNIT (IHPAU)
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HIRING OF A CLEANING AND GARDENING SERVICE COMPANY FOR GIZ SIERRA LEONE
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GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE
MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE
MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
55 Wilkinson Road, Freetown
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR GENDER AND SAFEGUARD (NATONAL AND INTERNATIONAL) FOR THE UNDP/GEF FUNDED PROJECT “SUSTAINABLE AND INTEGRATED LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT OF THE WESTERN AREA PENINSULA PROJECT”
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has received funding from UNDP for which they may want to proceed with the Procurement of Energy Efficient Cook Stove for the People-Cantered Sustainable Development and Resilience Portfolio, 2025 and now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the said Procurement.
Bidding is open to all suppliers who can demonstrate their interest, capability and capacity of supplying and meeting the list of criteria for eligibility set below:
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BID SECURITY |
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Overall objectives Production of Energy Efficient Cook Stove for Household, Domestic and Commercial uses Specific Objectives Purchase of 260 Energy Efficient Cook Stove for Household, Domestic and Commercial use: |
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1. Production of 50 Household Energy Efficient Single Burner Charcoal Stove - MEDIUM |
Energy Efficient Cook Stove crafted with Rust resistant metal exterior and internal with |
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50 |
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19,200.00
(Nineteen Thousand, Two Hundred Leones only) |
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2. Production of 50 Household Energy Efficient Single Burner Charcoal Stove - LARGE |
Energy Efficient Cook Stove |
pieces |
50 |
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3. Production of 50 Commercial Energy Efficient Single Burner Charcoal Stove - MEDIUM |
Energy Efficient Cook Stove |
pieces |
50 |
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4. Production 50 Commercial Energy Efficient Single Burner Charcoal Stove - LARGE |
Energy Efficient Cook Stove |
pieces |
50 |
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5. Production of 50 Commercial Energy Efficient Double Burner Charcoal stove - LARGE |
Energy Efficient Cook Stove |
pieces |
50 |
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I6.Production of 10 Institutional Energy Cook stove for Stove Large scale meal - LARGE |
Energy Efficient Cook Stove |
Pieces |
10 |
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Interested bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding document at the address below between 10:00 am to 3:30 pm from Monday to Friday each day. Bidding document may be purchased upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Le 500.00 (Five Hundred Leones) in any of the following Bank Accounts:
Bank Name: Bank of Sierra Leone
Account Name: NPPA-Revenue from Sale of bidding Documents
Account Number: 0111003981
BBAN Number: 000001011100398165.
Bank Name: Union Trust Bank
Account Name: Revenue from Sale of bidding Documents
Account Number: 210113253-01
BBAN Number: 00-4001113253120144.
Bank Name: Sierra Leone Commercial Bank
Account Name: Revenue from Sale of bidding Documents
Account Number: 003001081791112183
Bank Name: Rokel Commercial Bank
Account Name: Revenue from Sale of bidding Documents
Account Number: 02-011012428
BBAN Number: 002001002101242863.
A formal treasury receipt will be issued to the bidder upon receipt of payment before the issuance of the Bidding Document by the Procurement Unit of the stated address below.
Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 03rd September, 2025 at 1:30pm. All bids must be accompanied by:
- A valid Business registration certificate
- Bid Security as stated above (from a reputable Commercial Bank)
- City Council Certificate
- A valid tax clearance certificate;
- A valid NASSIT clearance certificate;
- A signed Integrity Pact; [see attached]
- Evidence of similar supply (Energy Efficient Cook Stove)
Bids will be publicly opened on 03rd September, 2025 at 1:30pm, in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below. Late bids will be rejected and returned unopened to bidders.
The Procurement Unit;
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
55 Wilkinson Road
Freetown
Mobile No. 076 336945
GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE
MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
55 Wilkinson Road, Freetown
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR GENDER AND SAFEGUARD (NATONAL AND INTERNATIONAL) FOR THE UNDP/GEF FUNDED PROJECT “SUSTAINABLE AND INTEGRATED LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT OF THE WESTERN AREA PENINSULA PROJECT”