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Without external interference, new CEO can bring back Kemsa's lost glory

The trouble with Kemsa is certainly interference from top government officials. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

There is a hue and cry over poor governance and corruption at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa). But this has not always been the case.

Six years ago, Kemsa was the best performing government business. It scooped the coveted Best Enterprise of the Year Award, a prestigious recognition from the European Business Assembly. The then Kemsa Chief Executive Officer John Munyu was also feted with the Best Manager Award.

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