EACC kicks off probe into Ksh.3.7 billion anti-mosquito nets scandal at KEMSA

Detectives from the anti-graft body on Monday obtained from KEMSA offices documents and other evidentiary material required for the investigation. 

"Yes it is true that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), today, launched investigations into allegations of irregular award of Tender No. GF ATM MAL NFM 2022/2023 OIT-02 for the supply of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINS) by the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA)," confirmed EACC.

"The Commission reminds all Accounting Officers and other public officials that by virtue of their offices, they remain public trustees who should always protect public interest and comply with the laws governing management of public affairs, including the resources entrusted under their care and control," added EACC.

This comes even as President Ruto on Monday sacked Dr. Josephine Mburu as the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Health's State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards over the mosquito nets scandal.

Dr. Mburu was sent home over the bungled procurement process handled by the Ministry of Heath that left the country on the verge of losing a Ksh.3.7 billion worth of anti-Malaria nets from the Global Fund.

The President also revoked the appointments of the Chairperson and Members of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) which was responsible for the flawed procurement process.