Nairobi, Aug. 8 -- Businesswoman Mary Wambui's preferred vehicle for State tenders has undergone several changes to its name, boardroom and shareholding amid its pursuit of nearly Sh20 billion worth of government contracts over the past two years.

Nightigale (E.A) Limited has since rebranded from Nightigale Enterprises Limited, even as Ms Wambui, once its majority shareholder, exited the company together with her daughter within two years of the tycoon joining public service.

Ms Wambui, an ally of President William Ruto, was co-opted into government after Kenya Kwanza won the August 2022 General Election.

The company went on to win public contracts worth at least Sh6.8 billion, even as it underwent a series of changes to its ownership ...