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Kenyans react to Ruto's move to fire Kemsa board, appoint new one

The dismissal followed the cancellation of the Sh3.7bn mosquito net tender

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by The Star

News16 May 2023 - 09:07
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In Summary


  • Global Fund's audit raised an issue with Kemsa's technical evaluation committee report, citing multiple procurement gaps.
  • In its audit, the Global Fund said the companies did not meet mandatory requirements, adding that they should not have proceeded to the post-qualification phase.
President William Ruto at Field Marshall Mukami Kimathi's burial in Njabini, Nyandarua on May 13, 2023

President William Ruto on Monday dismissed the entire Kenya Medical Supplies Authority board.

This was after the board made the headlines over accusations of corruption and mismanagement.

The dismissal followed the cancellation of the Sh3.7 billion mosquito net tender by the Global Fund.

The Fund cited irregularities in the tender procurement.

The Global Fund had floated the tender that could have also seen the Kemsa rake in Sh370 million in revenue through warehousing and transport logistics.

Global Fund's audit raised an issue with Kemsa's technical evaluation committee report, citing multiple procurement gaps.

In its audit, the Global Fund said the companies did not meet mandatory requirements, adding that they should not have proceeded to the post-qualification phase.

President after dismissing the entire board and senior staff at Kemsa, he went on to appoint Irungu Nyakera as the new chairperson.

Health CS Susan Wafula has also gazetted the appointment of four new board members, including Hezbon Oyieko Omollo, Bernard Kipkirui Bett, Jane Masiga and Jane Nyagaturi Mbatia.

Following the changes, here is what Kenyans have had to say about the President's move.

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