Activists in Nakuru town protest over alleged graft at the Ministry of Health, yesterday. [Kennedy Gachuhi, Standard]Several protestors in anti-corruption demonstrations against Covid-19 profiteers yesterday were met with teargas and arrests by police. The protestors demanded that the names of companies, their beneficial owners and individuals awarded contracts for Covid-19 related commodities or services be published for the public to see. Led by Paul Masese, the Programmes Manager at Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance, the protestors demanded that the executive heads at national and county levels take responsibility. SEE ALSO: Nurses in Nakuru down tools, demand salary payCovid 19 Time Series“This calls for civilian action which has begun today,” he said.

Source: Standard Digital August 24, 2020 21:00 UTC