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Stop monopoly and political interference at Kemsa, experts say

KEMSA CEO Terry Ramadhan samples packed drugs at the Embakasi facility during a media tour on April 4, 2023. [Samson Wire, Standard]

The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) has been embroiled in multiple allegations of corruption and malpractice.

Experts have attributed the challenges at Kemsa to monopoly, lack of technical audit, and political interference. Kemsa has been accused of substandard work, particularly regarding the procurement of long-lasting insecticide mosquito nets, valued at Sh3.7 billion.

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