On Monday May 15, 2023, Health CS Susan Nakhumicha suspended Terry Ramadhani as Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) CEO over alleged graft allegations.
She was suspended alongside three other KEMSA staffers and five Afya House officials working under the Ministry of Health (MOH) National Malaria Programme.
The suspension came after the Global Fund cancelled KEMSA’s procurement process which appeared to favour a bidder who did not meet the mandatory requirements.
The tender worth Ksh 3.7 billion was for the supply of treated mosquito nets made of both polyethylene and polyester.
The Global Fund records show that the tender evaluation excluded the only company, China’s Tianjin Yorkool, that met all the required conditions under both Kenyan and Global Fund procurement laws and guidelines.
Terry Ramadhani education
She attended Loretto High School for her secondary school education.
Ramadhani holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Liverpool.
She also holds Adaptive Leadership Certification from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University.
Ramadhani is also a certified project management professional and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Terry Ramadhani age
Ramadhani is 44 years old as of May 2023; having been born in 1979 in Kenya.
Terry Ramadhani career
Ramadhani has served in various capacities as a Human Resource practitioner for over 19 years, and held several strategic and leadership positions in the public and private health sectors.
Before she was appointed CEO, she served as the Aga Khan University Director Academy HR and Global Change.
She also had a stint in the President’s Delivery Unit where she worked as a Senior Director, overseeing the implementation of the national government’s Health projects.
Ramadhani has also previously served as a KEMSA Board Member.
Hello, my name is Terry Ramadhani – the 1st non-medic & 1st Woman CEO of @Kemsa_Kenya.
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— Terry K. Ramadhani (@terrykramadhani) November 14, 2022
Terry Ramadhani KEMSA scandal
Ramadhani was suspended from her role as the KEMSA CEO on May 15, 2023 by Health CS Susan Nakhumicha.
She was suspended alongside three KEMSA staffers over graft allegations in a Ksh 3.7 billion tender for the supply of treated mosquito.
Global Fund cancelled Kemsa’s procurement process, which appeared to favour a bidder who did not meet the mandatory requirements.
Records showed that the tender evaluation excluded the only company, China’s Tianjin Yorkool, that met all the required conditions under both Kenyan and Global Fund procurement laws and guidelines.
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority is a state corporation in Kenya that is responsible for the procurement, warehousing, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment in the country.
KEMSA was established in 2000 under the Kenyan Ministry of Health to streamline the procurement and supply chain management of essential healthcare products.
The primary objective of KEMSA is to ensure the availability of quality and affordable medical supplies to public health facilities in Kenya.
This includes pharmaceuticals, laboratory reagents, medical equipment, and other healthcare products.
By centrally coordinating the procurement process, KEMSA aims to achieve cost efficiency, reduce wastage, and maintain adequate stock levels of essential medical supplies.
KEMSA operates through a network of distribution centers strategically located across Kenya. It procures medical supplies from manufacturers, suppliers, and other sources both domestically and internationally.
These supplies are then stored in its warehouses and distributed to various health facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and dispensaries, based on their needs and demand.
Apart from procurement and distribution, KEMSA also plays a role in quality control and assurance of medical supplies.
It collaborates with regulatory bodies to ensure that the products it procures meet the required standards and are safe for use in healthcare settings.
Additionally, KEMSA provides training and capacity-building programs to healthcare workers on proper handling and usage of medical supplies.
