The scandal rocks Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), as accusations of cash-for-marks bribery during CEO interviews fly.
A disgruntled board member leaked details to a local media house, claiming that some candidates forked out millions to sway their chances.
Transactions reached a high of Ksh 20 million. One candidate reportedly achieved an impressive score above 83, while another closely trailed, slightly above 80, during the CEO interviews.
On the other hand, the Senate Legislation Committee, chaired by Tharaka Nithi Senator Mwenda ‘Mo Fire’ Gataya, recommends that the Social Health Insurance (General) Regulations, 2024, and the Social Health Insurance (Tribunal Procedure) Regulations, 2024, be annulled for lack of public participation.
The committee has faulted Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha for failing to provide a satisfactory explanation of the formula used to come up with the 2.75% annual contribution per household income and the data safety.