Get to the bottom of grey areas in health equipment leasing deal

Revelations that taxpayers may not get value for money in the health equipment leasing scheme involving counties are startling to say the least. The leasing deal that was signed in February 2015 between the national government and the counties despite hue and cry from governors, continues raising more questions than answers.

The taxpayer, already burdened by the high cost of living, may have incurred an additional Sh25 billion on top of the Sh63 billion the equipment lease was originally to cost. Besides the astronomical costing, there are serious procurement questions.