The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
KEMSA CEO Dr Andrew Mulwa during an interview on the new operations at his offices in Embakasi, Nairobi on May 07,2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, no government agency came into publicity than the public body mandated to supply drugs and medical equipment to health institutions in the country.
The organisation lost billions of public funds from undue COVID-19 supplies which caused the dismissal of the entire board, under the chairmanship of Kembi Gitura and the management team led by then-CEO Jonah Manjari.
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.