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MP seeks to bar counties from medicine purchases


Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya now wants county governments stripped of powers to procure medicine and pharmaceutical gear for public health institutions.

Kawaya, a key ally of President William Ruto in Ukambani region has suggested that the National Government should take over the mandate from county governments, claiming the devolved units have failed to ensure stability of medical supplies, leading to collapse of healthcare service delivery in the country.

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