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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Mariam Omar",
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    "content": "Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I rise to move the following Motion- THAT, the Senate adopts the report of the Standing on Health on the inquiry into alleged irregularities in the procurement of long-lasting insecticide treated nets at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), laid on the Table of the Senate on Wednesday, 8th May, 2024. The Senate Standing Committee on Health is established under Standing Order No.218 (3) of the Standing Orders. It is mandated to consider all matters relating to medical service, public health and sanitation. On 15th May, 2023, Hon. Felix Koskei, the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, released a press statement regarding allegation of Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) in management and administration of various medical programmes being undertaken by Kenya in conjunction with development partner. In the statement, the Head of Public Service noted that the regular verification exercise of Global Fund has revealed alleged maladministration on the part of KEMSA with regards to procurement of treated mosquito nets for vulnerable household. In line with the Government commitment to promote accountability and openness in the management of public affairs, the statement went further to announce the termination of the then Principal Secretary, the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standard, Ministry of Health, and the provocation and consequent constitution of KEMSA board, the suspension of the then Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KEMSA, the appointment of an acting CEO and suspension of various staffs at the agency. In regards to that, the Committee noted key issues of determination and centered the following issues- (1) Specify the allegations and irregularity of the procurement of Long Lasting Insecticidal (LLI) nets. (2) Clarity on circumstance that led to cancellation of tender procured. (3) Clarity on what reservation Global Fund has with regard to the tender. (4) Clarify on a specific timeline for the procurement of LLI nets as agreed between the Global Fund and KEMSA. (5) Clarity on allegations of undue interference on operation of KEMSA by the line Ministry. (6) Clarity on circumstance that led to termination and suspension of Ministry of Health (MOH) and KEMSA officials. Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, as a Committee, we interrogated the key institution related to the inquiry on that issue, that is MOH, Ministry of Economic Planning and The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate."
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