Deep-rooted conflict of interests at the Ministry of Health and muzzling of some of the agencies could lead to a loss of billions of shillings.
Health sector players familiar with the details point fingers at Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, demanding that he take full responsibility over the pilferage of government resources.
Others also claim that top officials at the ministry are part of the individuals benefiting from the mess.
Insiders claim that persons close to the centre of power have interests in pharmaceutical and technology companies, including the recently launched National Equipment Service Programme that replaced Medical Equipment Services. "One of the consortiums providing service under the digital superhighway handling health information exchange and digital registry allegedly has strings with top ministry official," said an insider.
