Two people are in police custody for allegedly using Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha Wafula’s name to defraud Kenyans seeking opportunities and services in the ministry.
The Ministry of Health, in a statement released on Wednesday, said the pair; Edith Khaemba and Samuel Moli, were nabbed at Afya House by detectives who had been on their radar.
“Law enforcement authorities achieved a significant breakthrough today as they successfully executed a meticulously planned sting operation, leading to the prompt apprehension of two individuals involved in suspected impersonation,” read the statement.
“The police orchestrated an operation that strategically lured the suspects to a predetermined location, ensuring their swift arrest.”
The arrests of the duo come after the Health CS vowed to weed out corrupt individuals in the health sector.
During the launch of EACC’s report on Corruption and Unethical Conduct in Kenyan Healthcare Projects on Wednesday, CS Wafula disclosed that her initial attempts to have the commission investigate malpractices at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) were met with resistance by some high-ranking officials within her ministry.
EACC is currently investigating irregularities in the awarding of a tender for the procurement of anti-mosquito nets at KEMSA.
