One of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority managers attempted to stop the purchase of unnecessary Covid-19 items at inflated prices in April but was overruled. In an official email dated April 24, Muriithi appears to warn other Kemsa directors against purchasing Covid-19 supplies at high prices. According to the letter presented to senators, Muriithi was asked to raise the requisition for the some items. George Walukana and Edward Buluma were also appointed to serve as acting commercial director and acting procurement director respectively. Muriithi told the senators that his department would not know if Kemsa undertook a prices survey before undertaking procurement of Covid-19 supplies.

Source: The Star September 14, 2020 20:03 UTC