Kemsa has been struggling to clean up its image in the past few years, with a string of scandals causing donors to demand better governance at the State corporation.

Why Global Fund Cancelled Ksh3.7B Kemsa Deal

10.2 million treated mosquito nets were to be supplied by the winning bidder. Global Fund is reportedly demanding action against officials responsible for...

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Among other challenges facing KEMSA, the authority has a bloated workforce according to a report by the Auditor-General. [Photo/ Kemsa]

BUSINESS CAREERS

378 Vacancies at KEMSA as Firm Restructures

The KEMSA board of directors was replaced in the wake of the scandal, in April 2021. In May 2022, former board member Terry...

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FEATURED STORY

KEMSA, NCPWD Flag Off Ksh54M Sunscreen Agents For Persons Living With Albinism

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has flagged off a consignment of sunscreen agents destined for more than 192 public health facilities to...

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A Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) building. The authority has The body has been fighting to regain public confidence since the uncovering of the 'Covid Billionaires' scandal in 2020. [Photo/ Kemsa]

BUSINESS

KEMSA Faces Losing Its Biggest Customer – Counties

The KEMSA Amendment Bill, 2021, seeks to delete the legal provision that requires the 47 county governments to procure drugs and medical supplies...

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Edward Njoroge, Ag. CEO KEMSA (Middle), in the company of KEMSA acting Procurement Director, Mr Edward Buluma (Left) and National Treasury IFMIS Representative, Hezron Oloo (Right), compare notes on the detailed documentation of the new additions on potential tendering to their suppliers, during a pre-bid conference at College of Insurance, Nairobi.

BUSINESS ECONOMY

KEMSA to Exorcise Ghosts of Covid-19 Graft With New Procurement Measures

Having undertaken extensive integrity adjustments at KEMSA, prospective suppliers to the Authority, including local manufacturers and disadvantaged groups (AGPO), will also be required...

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ECONOMY

Uhuru Overhauls KEMSA Board as US Govt Piles Pressure

“We have had an issue with KEMSA, the institution responsible for the distribution, and as you know very well, concerns in particular about...