Kagwe was named alongside his Principal Secretary Susan Mochache, and another member of the Covid-19 Emergency Response Board only identified with his military title, as having pressured Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa) into disregarding procurement rules. SEE ALSO: Uhuru issues ultimatum over Kemsa graft claimsThe committee grilling of Kemsa officials on the alleged misappropriation of Covid-19 funds. One of the questions that Manjari was to answer was why he exceeded the budget in his spending. He said they agreed with the suppliers to ensure that the masks were in Kenya by July. Nominated Senator Abshiro Halakhe asked Manjari to be bold enough to tell the country how the alleged misappropriation at the medical supplies agency happened.

Source: Standard Digital August 28, 2020 16:31 UTC