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Governor Nyaribo sacks health executive over alleged drugs theft, embezzlement

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Dr Timothy Ombati when he took the oath of office as Health CEC. [Governors Press]

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has sacked his Health minister Timothy Ombati over claims of theft of drugs and misappropriation of funds.

Dr Ombati had been in charge of the docket for a year before he was shown the door. Nyaribo suspended the official a month ago.

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