Cartels hell-hole: Who's in charge of powerful cartels at Health Ministry?

The Health Ministry has witnessed many changes across various State Departments. [File, Standard]

The scramble for billions at the Ministry of Health, deep rooted vested interests and radical policy shifts, have emerged as key factors behind the mess in the ministry, leading to frequent leadership changes.

In less than three years since Kenya Kwanza administration assumed office, the ministry has had three Cabinet Secretaries, and five Principal Secretaries, raising questions about whether the interests of Kenyans are truly at the heart of these changes.

The ministry has also witnessed many changes across various State Departments, including the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), National AIDS & STI Control Program (NASCOP), National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), and, currently the Social Health Authority (SHA).