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Two top government officials linked to Sh3.7b mosquito net tender scandal

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The nets are part of a malaria prevention initiative. [iStockphoto]

Two senior government officials have been linked to a scandal involving a Sh3.7 billion tender meant for the procurement of long-lasting mosquito nets.

According to an insider who spoke to The Standard on condition of anonymity, the tender process did not follow due processes because the two senior officials, including one from the Ministry of Health, wanted to have a hand in it.

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