Senators demand details on equipment deal as more queries emerge over cost variations

Senators led by Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen(R), Health Committee Chairman Michael Mbito(C) and Mutula Kilonzo Junior(L) peruse documents tabled by Health CS Sicily Kariuki when she appeared before the Senators in regard to medical Equipment Services and UHC in the Country at Parliament on Tuesday 27/11/18. [Boniface Okendo,Standard]

Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki has been directed to furnish the Senate with requisite documents on the controversial multi-billion medical equipment leasing scheme to the counties.

Senate Deputy Speaker Kithure Kindiki made the ruling following a report to the House by Leader of Majority Kipchumba Murkomen after grilling the CS on the Sh25 billion variations in cost of project and why some counties are paying upfront for the equipment.