Health PS Susan Mochache when she appeared before the National Assembly Health Committee at Parliament on Monday, August 17, 2020, over the Covid-19 funds probe. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]The National Assembly Health Committee wants payment for some Covid-19 items procured by Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) not to be effected since they were procured irregularly. The agency also procured the disposable three-ply surgical masks at Sh90 a piece against the current market price of Sh50. PS directive But in a twist, Kemsa Board distanced itself from any Covid-19 related items procurement irregularity, citing that the procured materials were as per the direction given by Mochache. National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has directed the Chege-led team and the Public Investment Committee to commence investigations into alleged misuse of Covid-19 funds.

Source: Standard Digital August 27, 2020 21:01 UTC