Sales promoters marketing global consumer electronics brands distributed by Nairobi-based technology distributor Sapphire Trading & Marketing Ltd across East Africa have raised complaints about low pay, delayed salaries and poor working conditions tied to their roles. Sales promoters marketing technology brands distributed by Nairobi-based Sapphire Trading & Marketing Ltd have raised complaints over delayed salaries, lack of employment benefits and poor working conditions.

The workers say they are deployed as promoters marketing technology products such as power stations, phone accessories and electronic devices supplied by the firm, which operates from its headquarters on Kijabe Street in Nairobi and distributes products for global brands such as Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Anker, Belkin, Brother and EcoFlow.

According to the workers, promoters earn a monthly salary of about Ksh 15,000, which they say is subject to deductions that are rarely explained.

The employees claim the pay structure lacks transparency and does not come with basic employment benefits such as medical cover, paid leave days or compensation when a worker falls sick.

They say the nature of their work requires them to market consumer technology products in retail outlets that sell electronics supplied by the distributor, which serves wholesale, retail, corporate and online commerce markets across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Some workers say they are assigned to retail outlets located far from where they live without transport facilitation, even as they are expected to meet aggressive sales targets tied to the technology brands they promote.

The employees say management had promised a 0.5 percent commission on monthly sales, a commitment they claim has not been honoured even as they work to push sales of devices and accessories distributed through the company’s regional supply network.

Sapphire Trading & Marketing Ltd was founded in 1996, initially dealing in industrial food ingredients before shifting its focus in 2006 to consumer electronics and mobile technology distribution.

Today the company is known in the region as a key distributor of technology products ranging from smartphones and accessories to surveillance systems, drones and portable power solutions.

Workers say problems began to intensify after staff attempted to raise complaints internally over pay and working conditions.

According to the employees, the company later shifted employment arrangements to an external agency identified as Aumento, which they say is run by a Nigerian national.

The workers claim the agency does not operate from a known office and say they could not trace the company on the Kenyan eCitizen companies registry. They also say payments are often sent through M-Pesa, which they believe keeps the employment arrangement outside formal payroll systems.

The promoters claim that more than 70 workers are engaged under these terms while marketing products tied to global electronics brands distributed by the Nairobi-based firm.

Several workers say salaries are often delayed without explanation, adding that those who question the delays risk losing their jobs.

Female workers have also raised complaints about alleged harassment within the employment structure, claiming situations where sexual favours were requested in exchange for securing or maintaining employment.

Employees further describe the work environment as hostile, claiming that some supervisors treat staff with disrespect and use abusive language when addressing workers.

The complaints have emerged as Sapphire continues to expand its presence in East Africa’s consumer electronics market through partnerships with global manufacturers and online sales platforms such as Jumia and Kilimall, where many of the products promoted by the workers are sold.

Workers say the situation has left many struggling financially while continuing to promote technology brands across retail outlets, with some calling for attention to the conditions under which promoters working in the consumer electronics distribution sector operate.

Below is the message shared by one of the affected staff detailing the grievances they say they experience while working under the arrangement. “Hello Nyakundi. Kindly I would like to request you to raise the issue of job exploitation at Sapphire Trading and Marketing, mainly managing ECOFLOW, ANKER and some other brands. Basic employee welfare and treatment is not respected, e.g. the monthly pay is 15k subject to unnecessary deductions with no explanation, no medical cover, no leave days, no pay in case you fall sick, NSSF, no transport even though promoters are given outlets far from where they reside, a lot of pressure for sales and no commission even though the management promised 0.5% of monthly sales. Some time back when the staff raised the issues affecting them, the Sapphire management resulted in outsourcing an agency called Aumento being run by a Nigerian national who does not have an office nor does the company appear on the Kenyan eCitizen companies portal. Payment is normally done via M-Pesa to avoid any government intervention since we are over 70 employees. The Nigerian guy acts like an escape goat for the Sapphire management for mistreating Kenyans working under the company. Salaries are normally delayed without valid reasons and once you raise your voice the Nigerian is there to chase you from the company since he says they have to take advantage of the number of unemployed Kenyans together with requesting sexual favours from ladies in order to approve their employment. The Sapphire management is run by a very rude Indian who is very disrespectful to her staff and even abusive at times.”

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Reports from the Kisumu Shipyard, where Kenya Shipyards Limited is undertaking the construction of a ferry for Kenya Ports Authority have painted a picture of a project riddled with deep frustrations, with descriptions of a site where technical expertise has been pushed aside in favour of a rigid military-style command structure that treats the shipyard more like a barracks than a complex engineering site, leaving workers exposed to unsafe conditions, unpaid overtime, and a leadership culture that values orders over knowledge. Reports from Kisumu Shipyard suggest Kenya Shipyards Limited is struggling with military mismanagement and unprofessional leadership in critical ferry project.

From what is being described by multiple insiders, the head of the project is a Navy officer whose professional background lies in the armed forces rather than in shipbuilding or marine engineering, and whose approach to leadership is said to resemble the running of a barracks more than a specialised construction project, with supervisors who are themselves Navy Warrant Officers receiving instructions without question and passing them down in a manner that leaves little room for technical input or professional debate, despite their lack of subject-matter competence.

Those working under these conditions describe a culture where technicians and civilian staff, who possess the actual skills needed for such a complex construction effort, are treated as casual labourers without proper contracts or medical cover, subjected to long hours and unpaid overtime, and often required to work in confined spaces or at heights without adequate safety procedures, leading to an atmosphere of frustration and resentment given the stakes of the project and the scale of investment involved.

Affected insiders are beginning to question why such a strategically important undertaking, meant to deliver a vital asset for Kenya’s maritime transport infrastructure, is being overseen by military personnel without the requisite engineering qualifications, when there are trained marine engineers in the country who could provide the technical oversight required, and why civilians who carry out the bulk of the work are underpaid while the credit for the project is being claimed by the military establishment.

This combination of poor safety standards, lack of technical oversight, underpayment of skilled workers, and rigid top-down command has created an atmosphere where those involved feel both undervalued and exposed to unnecessary risks, with the result that what should have been a showcase of Kenya’s growing shipbuilding capacity is instead seen by many of those on the ground as a project hampered by inefficiency, mismanagement, and misplaced priorities.

Below is the detailed narration as conveyed by multiple insiders who have worked within the Kisumu Shipyard project, describing in their own words the conditions, leadership approach, and treatment of workers that they believe are undermining both the integrity of the construction effort and the welfare of those tasked with delivering it. "Hi. Cyprian. Please hide my ID. KENYA SHIPYARDS LIMITED are at it again. There's an ongoing project at Kisumu Shipyard, construction of a ferry belonging to Kenya Ports Authority which is marred with a lot of unprofessionalism. The head of the project is one Captain Mugai, who is a Navy Captain with zero knowledge in engineering. She is running the site like a military camp; no technical know-how, zero safety, unpaid overtime, and she can't be questioned because she is a Captain of the Navy. Supervisors are Navy Warrant Officers who know totally nothing in the field. They take orders from Captain Mugai without question because well that's what the army do; take orders. Technicians are frustrated, working in confined spaces, working at height without following safety precautions, yet they are on casual contracts, underpaid with zero medical cover. Those are just but a few problems. They are many! Why can't the Kenya Defence Forces bring marine engineers to run such projects and take these incompetent guys back to barracks? Why should casuals be underpaid yet this is a parastatal?Why should the military take credit yet work here is done by civilians?"

A major standoff is building this week as teachers’ unions push their leaders to decide on a plan to move all teachers to the government’s SHA medical shift . Many teachers fear this new system could make their financial problems worse and block them from accessing medical services. They say the current medical scheme works well and should not be changed without proper consultation. Teachers’ unions raise concerns over the SHA medical shift, warning the move could block access to healthcare and demand urgent talks with the government. Collins Oyuu, the Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) , said the problem has never been the scheme itself. “The Teachers Service Commission medical plan was working fine,” he said. “The real problem is the government not sending money to Minet on time. Without the funds, hospitals cannot treat teachers.” Oyuu added that many private hospitals are still waiting for billions of shillings owed by the government. “If these debts remain unpaid, how will the SHA medical shift solve anything?” he asked. The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (Rupha) recently revealed that the government owes hospitals more than Sh70 billion. The group has now instructed its members to stop offering credit services to teachers. They also warned that from December 1, they will not treat teachers moved to the SHA scheme. Akello Misori, the Secretary General of the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet), called for urgent talks. “Private hospitals are essential for teachers’ healthcare. Blocking access would harm their welfare,” he said. Both Knut and Kuppet have scheduled meetings to discuss the way forward. Knut’s Steering Committee will meet on Thursday, followed by regional and national executive council meetings. Sources inside the unions say many leaders doubt whether SHA can handle the 460,000 teachers currently under the TSC’s improved medical plan. Critics also argue that SHA lacks proper infrastructure and financial strength. Teachers worry they could lose vital medical services, especially after Rupha’s decision to exclude SHA members. Union leaders are now urging the government to involve teachers in every step of the decision. “This is their medical cover, paid for with their own allowances. They should have a say in what system they use,” Oyuu said. Kuppet added that SHA’s system is still untested and not ready to serve such a large group. They want TSC and the government to consult all stakeholders thoroughly before making the switch.

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The process is simple. Once you download the form, you can either: Fill it out and send it to: The Director Kenya Wildlife Service P. O. Box 40241 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Or, send the completed form with supporting documents via email to kws@kws.go.ke . Applicants are advised to follow instructions carefully. You should apply within the given timelines, avoid multiple applications, and ensure you meet all listed requirements. Many candidates miss out not because they are unqualified, but because they fail to follow the application rules. KWS recruitment dates and centres The recruitment exercise takes place across various centres in Kenya, much like the police or army recruitment. The dates and centres are always published on the official KWS website. Shortlisted applicants are required to undergo physical fitness assessments as part of the selection process.

It is also important to remain alert for fraudsters who pose as KWS officers during recruitment drives. The organization has repeatedly warned candidates not to pay anyone in exchange for a job opportunity.

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Staff under the USAID-funded Fahari Ya Jamii Project remain caught in a prolonged crisis over delayed payments, with frustrations mounting months after initial complaints surfaced in May 2025 . Staff at UoN USAID Fahari Ya Jamii Project report financial strain, delayed payments, and unclear exit procedures, months after initial complaints.

The University of Nairobi, which oversees the project, issued a statement in August 2025 noting that all invoices and supporting documentation have been submitted to the donor, but funds have not yet been released.

The management indicated that the timing of disbursement is beyond their control and promised to prioritize payments once the funds arrive.

This, however, has done little to alleviate the financial strain faced by staff, some of whom have not received full salaries for several months. Letter from the University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences, addressed to USAID FYJ staff

The payment delays are layered on top of wider operational and employment challenges.

Staff hired through the sub-awardee HR firm BlumeAfrica have faced abrupt terminations without clear timelines for severance or exit procedures, while University of Nairobi-employed staff have received full dues and short-term contract extensions.

The discrepancy in benefits between the two groups has been stark, with BlumeAfrica staff reporting the loss of basic medical cover and minimal pension contributions, compared with comprehensive coverage for directly employed staff.

The prolonged uncertainty has forced some employees to seek legal guidance and report their situation to the Labour offices.

Staff have described the stress of delayed pay, coupled with longer working hours and unclear contractual obligations, as causing mental fatigue and financial hardship.

In some cases, employees have been unable to meet rent payments, leading to extreme situations where staff have had to sleep at their workplaces.

The lack of clear communication on exit procedures and unpaid dues has intensified feelings of neglect and inequity among those affected.

This situation reflects broader challenges in donor-funded projects that rely on subcontracted staff.

Differences in treatment between direct and subcontracted employees have resulted in unequal access to benefits, delayed financial settlements, and unclear reporting structures.

Staff continue to seek clarity on when payments will be made and demand parity in treatment across all employment levels under the project.

The August 2025 update from FYJ management represents an acknowledgment of the ongoing payment delays, but with no specific timeline or concrete assurances, the uncertainty persists.

The situation has eroded staff confidence and morale, raising questions about project management, operational planning, and the handling of subcontracted labor within donor-supported initiatives.

With months of unresolved payments and inconsistent communication, staff are left navigating financial vulnerability while continuing to deliver essential HIV-related services in Nairobi and Kajiado counties.

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Barely a month after this publication highlighted complaints against Trident Insurance over delayed claim settlements , new allegations have emerged pointing to even more serious lapses in how the company handles client policies and communicates with its customers. Trident Insurance under fire again after a client unknowingly drove uninsured for months following an uncommunicated policy cancellation.

In this latest case, a policyholder recently discovered during a routine traffic stop that his motor insurance cover had been canceled more than seven months ago.

Despite holding what appeared to be a valid insurance certificate, he learned only that day that he had unknowingly been driving without valid insurance cover for over half a year.

Upon visiting Trident Insurance’s offices in Upper Hill, he was informed that his policy had been discontinued due to an outstanding balance but at no point did the insurer issue any warning, notification, or correspondence to alert him to this balance or to the impending cancellation.

This troubling development compounds already growing concerns about Trident Insurance’s internal controls and client‑management practices, while also raising fundamental questions about how a licensed insurer could allow a customer to remain unaware of such a critical change to their cover, particularly when driving uninsured carries both personal financial risks and serious legal consequences.

The situation follows closely on the heels of a separate case reported by this platform in November 2024, where a taxi driver’s vehicle remained grounded in a garage months after Trident Insurance authorized repairs but failed to release payment.

In that instance, the insurer had assured the client that the vehicle would be ready within twelve days of approval, but delays persisted for months with no resolution, leaving the client unable to earn a living or meet financial obligations.

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The emergence of this second complaint suggests that Trident Insurance is not simply be suffering from isolated administrative mistakes.

Instead, these cases indicate a broader pattern of operational dysfunction, marked by a lack of transparency, poor communication with clients, and apparent disregard for timelines or contractual obligations.

Reviews and informal reports from other customers reinforce these concerns, citing abrupt policy cancellations, unpaid claims, and even medical cover terminations without prior notice.

There is now a strong case for deeper investigation from the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) to determine whether Trident Insurance is compliant with industry standards and consumer‑protection requirements.

Without intervention, more clients may unknowingly be exposed to financial risk, legal liability, and loss of confidence in the insurance industry as a whole.

Below is what one affected client recently recounted to this publication, illustrating the depth of the problems now emerging at Trident Insurance. "Hey Cyprian. Just wanted to highlight something insane that happened to me yesterday with Trident Insurance. Turns out they cancelled my cover over 7 months ago, yet they still gave me a valid certificate. I only found out yesterday through a traffic cop that I’ve been driving around uninsured all this time. No call, no email, no SMS, nothing. Checked their reviews and I’m honestly not surprised now. People complaining about canceled policies, unpaid claims, medical covers getting dropped without warning. It’s wild. Might be something worth exposing. We trust these companies with our lives and they can’t even communicate basic stuff. Let me know if you’d like more details. Thanks. I forgot to mention that when I visited their offices in Upper Hill, I learned that we had a balance of 4,800 and that’s why it was cancelled… they never communicated, they just cancelled and went silent."

KMPDU Demands Medical Cover and Salary Arrears for MTRH Doctors in Fresh Welfare Push The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a stern demand to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) management. And the Ministry of Health over what it terms as persistent violations of doctors’ welfare rights. Including the lack of comprehensive medical cover and long-standing salary arrears. In a press briefing held outside the MTRH facility in Eldoret, KMPDU officials decried the “continued neglect and exploitation” of healthcare workers. Stating that doctors are being subjected to appalling working conditions that undermine both their professional dignity and the quality of care provided to patients. KMPDU pushes for urgent welfare reforms at MTRH, demanding unpaid salaries, comprehensive medical cover, and fair treatment for frontline doctors. Key Demands by KMPDU The union outlined three primary demands in its renewed call for reforms at MTRH: Immediate Payment of Salary Arrears: Doctors at MTRH, including interns and contracted staff, are reportedly owed several months of unpaid salaries. KMPDU insists that the government and MTRH must honor employment agreements and pay the arrears without further delay. Comprehensive Medical Cover: Ironically, doctors serving at the national referral hospital do not have access to sufficient medical insurance for themselves and their dependents. KMPDU General Secretary Dr. Davji Atellah criticized this as “inhumane and unacceptable,” saying, “It is appalling that doctors who save lives daily are left to fend for themselves when they fall sick.” Improved Working Conditions and Contracts: The union is also pushing for the formalization of employment contracts for all doctors. Noting that some work under temporary or irregular terms despite being full-time employees. The union claims this has become a strategy to circumvent union regulations and deny benefits to junior medical staff. Union Accuses MTRH Management of "Deliberate Negligence" KMPDU has accused the MTRH board and administration of deliberately frustrating dialogue on doctors' welfare. Dr . Atellah noted that attempts to engage the hospital administration had been ignored or met with non-committal responses. “This is not just an administrative oversight—it is a deliberate act of negligence that continues to endanger the lives of health workers and compromise patient care,” said Dr. Atellah. He also warned that unless the hospital and Ministry of Health engage meaningfully with the union, “a national strike targeting all referral facilities is on the table.” Doctors Working Under Duress A number of junior doctors at MTRH shared anonymous testimonies, describing how they are forced to report to work daily despite not being paid for months. Some have reportedly had to borrow money to cover transport and basic needs, while others face eviction due to unpaid rent. “We’re told we are essential workers, yet we can’t even afford to feed our families. How do you explain a doctor sleeping hungry?” one intern asked. Ministry of Health Under Fire This new wave of agitation from KMPDU comes barely three months after the resolution of a nationwide doctors’ strike that brought public healthcare services to a halt. In that dispute, the Ministry of Health had committed to addressing the issues affecting health personnel nationwide. Including pending salaries, internships, and the implementation of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). KMPDU now accuses the ministry of failing to honor those commitments, particularly at major referral facilities like MTRH, Kenyatta National Hospital, and Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital. KMPDU's Next Move KMPDU has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the MTRH board and Ministry of Health to: Clear all outstanding salary arrears Provide immediate and full medical insurance to all doctors Begin structured engagements with the union to resolve all outstanding employment and welfare issues If these demands are not met, the union has warned it will mobilize members for another wave of industrial action. A Healthcare Crisis in the Making? As Kenya continues to face chronic shortages of healthcare workers and a strained public health infrastructure. Unresolved welfare disputes such as this one risk further destabilizing an already fragile system. The fate of thousands of patients who rely on MTRH’s specialized services now hangs in the balance. Unless decisive action is taken to protect and empower the doctors serving them. ALSO READ: Foreign Diplomats Issue Joint Statement on IEBC Reconstitution Ahead of 2027 General Election

A storm is brewing at Moja Expressway Company, the operator of the Nairobi Expressway, as dozens of employees come forward accusing the management of grave labour violations, contract breaches, and systemic mistreatment.

In a detailed petition shared with this publication, members of the company’s Sales Team, known for actively marketing and selling On-Board Units (OBUs) along the Expressway, allege that Moja Expressway has unilaterally altered critical employment terms without consultation, in what they describe as blatant disregard for Kenya’s Employment Act, 2007. Moja Expressway staff accuse management of contract breaches and unfair labor practices in a growing dispute over pay, benefits, and job security.

Among the major grievances raised is the abrupt scrapping of meal allowances, a benefit explicitly stated in their original contracts.

Employees claim that this decision was made without notice or discussion, stripping them of essential support amid a worsening cost-of-living crisis.

Additionally, the staff report drastic changes to the performance assessment criteria, which directly affect bonus payouts.

Under the new measures, many stand to lose tens of thousands of shillings each month, despite continuing to meet aggressive sales targets.

These unilateral alterations, they argue, not only violate their contracts but also erode morale and foster a culture of fear and uncertainty.

Workers further allege that the management is phasing out fixed contracts and transitioning them to precarious daily wage arrangements, effectively casualizing their roles.

This shift has reportedly been enforced without issuing new agreements or formal communication, leaving employees unsure of their employment status or future.

Medical coverage, once a key pillar of the company’s employment benefits, has also been withdrawn without explanation.

The affected workers now face the risk of health emergencies without insurance support, a move they say is both reckless and inhumane.

Adding to the unrest is the claim that payslips are no longer being issued, making it difficult for staff to track their earnings or understand arbitrary salary deductions.

Several employees also accuse the company of over-deducting statutory payments such as HELB, despite signed agreements specifying exact amounts.

Internal attempts to seek clarity or redress have reportedly been met with hostility and intimidation.

Some workers who questioned the changes say they were threatened with dismissal or later found themselves removed from the schedule entirely.

Others claim to have received termination notices via SMS, citing cost-cutting as the reason, without due process or severance provisions.

These allegations are the latest in a string of controversies that have dogged Moja Expressway Company in recent years.

Despite operating a multi-billion-shilling toll road and collecting substantial daily revenue, critics argue the company has consistently prioritized profits over people.

The employees are now calling on the Ministry of Labour to intervene, investigate the company’s practices, and compel Moja Expressway to uphold lawful, fair and dignified employment standards.

Below is a breakdown of the key grievances raised by the affected employees, shedding light on the depth of discontent within Moja Expressway’s workforce. "Good evening Cyprian. We hope this finds you well. Thanks, Cyprian, for the noble work you do in exposing injustices in our society. We are employees of Moja Expressway, specifically the SALES team. We are writing to express our displeasure regarding how the management is handling our affairs. I'm sure you have spotted our dedicated team members running along the expressway trying to sell OBUs. Now, when we joined, we signed contracts and measures of assessment. The Measures of Assessment outline how we get paid bonuses since we don't get paid overtime. However, the management has of late been arbitrarily changing the terms of engagement without consulting us. Last week we received a memo indicating that we would no longer be receiving meal allowances. This is despite the fact that our contracts clearly indicate that we are entitled to the said allowance (see the attached). The second issue that we feel short-changed relates to the assessment criteria. When we joined Moja Expressway, we all signed an assessment criteria. However, the management has been shifting goals and changing the terms without any reference to us. Some of us will be losing upwards of 20 thousand if the new assessment was to be adopted. This is on top of the close to 8,000 we stand to lose with the scrapping of the meal allowances. These unilateral changes to our contracts are in complete violation of Section 10(5) of the Employment Act 2007. Our attempts to reach out to the management have been met with arrogance from one Chinese Ms. Sarah Chen. When we had a sit-down to try and resolve the issues, she arrogantly stated "WE ARE NOT HERE TO MAKE YOU RICH." This is the same madam who was our immediate supervisor. She was recently transferred to the HR department. We question her qualification to hold such a sensitive post and with such an attitude. She was accompanied by her colleague Wendy Aminilwa, who too we think is not qualified and has a very bad attitude as well, and couldn't explain to us why these changes were being effected without consultation. We have dedicated ourselves to meet our end of the bargain, but the company is failing us. Imagine bringing over millions in Sales to the company every month only for them to enforce these new measures. It's already tough in the current economic climate, and these changes can only make it tougher. They issued a memo to change all employees' contracts by reducing basic pay and all allowances. You cannot question them because you will be victimized. They want to pay us a daily rate like casual workers. Currently, the management has withdrawn the medical cover. We no longer have the Moja Expressway we had before. Please see the attached document. They have stopped providing us with payslips, which we used to receive every month. When we call to inquire, the response is very arrogant. They deduct amounts from our salaries; we have signed letters specifying how much should be deducted for our HELB loans, but they over-deduct. They have not paid our seniority allowance, which is stipulated in our contracts. Some of our colleagues were terminated via SMS in the name of cutting costs.

This is the SMS: "The company is reducing costs and increasing efficiency through staff layoffs. Your contracts will not be renewed upon expiration, and we regret to inform you that you don't need to come to work starting from tomorrow. You can go to the HR department to handle the relevant procedures."

We are no longer issued contracts for renewal, and we do not know where we stand. Nairobi Expressway is making millions of shillings daily, yet we do not know what is happening, and the management is not responding. Kindly assist us in fighting for our rights." Following these alarming revelations, we will continue to closely monitor the situation at Moja Expressway Company and remain committed to amplifying the voices of affected employees and pursuing accountability from all relevant stakeholders.

If you are a current or former employee of Moja Expressway Company with additional information, experiences, or concerns, whether related to this issue or any other matter within the organization, we encourage you to come forward.

Your voice matters and sharing your story could help shine a light on systemic issues that may otherwise remain hidden.

All communication will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Our goal is to help ensure that all workers are treated fairly, lawfully, and with dignity.

A damning confidential letter sent to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has lifted the lid on what appears to be widespread corruption and abuse of office in the Kakamega County Government, implicating Governor Fernandes Barasa and several senior county officials.

Authored by a group identifying themselves as employees of the Kakamega County Government, the letter outlines detailed claims of financial misappropriation, abuse of procurement laws, employment irregularities, and systemic cover-ups involving both local and national actors. A confidential whistleblower letter reveals massive corruption, nepotism, and financial mismanagement within Kakamega County Government, implicating Governor Fernandes Barasa and senior officials. Illegal Appointments and Abuse of Hiring Protocols The whistleblowers allege that several county appointments including nurses, clinical officers, data clerks, and even the county secretary were made in direct violation of the law, bypassing the County Public Service Board.

Specifically, Chief Officer for Public Service Prisca Otipa is accused of conducting recruitment processes single-handedly under the alleged influence of the governor.

Justice Aggrey Muchelule is named in the letter as having played a controversial role in influencing judicial outcomes in favour of the county executive, allegedly receiving Ksh 50 million to sway court rulings in the Governor's favour.

The letter raises alarming questions about missing pension deductions, SACCO contributions, and insurance payments that were deducted from employees' salaries throughout 2024 but never remitted. Financial Mismanagement and Procurement Scandals A multi-million-shilling procurement scandal involving the renovation of county offices, purchase of high-end vehicles, and the construction of lavish private offices and personal properties is also highlighted.

The governor is alleged to own secret safes used to store large sums of cash, and to frequently transport this cash, sometimes via helicopter, to Nairobi.

These funds are believed to be proceeds of corruption, including money siphoned from major projects such as the Financing Local-Led Climate Action (FLLOCA) program.

The World Bank, which sponsors the project, reportedly flagged Kshs.293 million as stolen.

The authors of the letter express deep distrust in the EACC, particularly the Bungoma office, accusing its officers of “dining” with Governor Barasa and stalling multiple investigations. Institutional Failure Former EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak is also mentioned, accused of shielding county officials due to personal connections with one of the key suspects, Chief Officer for Finance, Jeophita Mwajuma.

The whistleblowers have demanded that a multi-agency team be deployed to investigate the allegations, conduct lifestyle audits, and recover assets suspected to be proceeds of crime, including hostels, apartments, and vehicles linked to senior officials.

They further demand an independent audit of procurement processes, ghost projects, and county payment accounts managed by a close-knit clique of finance department staff.

The document also highlights more disturbing details of financial malpractice and nepotism involving senior county officials.

A staggering Kshs.143 million was reportedly paid by Dr. Alila to a company that “supplied air” to the Department of Health—implying fictitious procurement. Another Kshs.43 million was allegedly siphoned from the same department for ghost projects.

When the Assembly’s Health Committee initiated inquiries into these payments, it was quickly compromised, undermining any hope for accountability.

Another Kshs.37 million of public funds was funneled through an event organizing company to renovate the privately owned Mumias Sugar Sports Complex, all for the Governor’s Cup, an event not captured in the county budget.

More funds were spent on purchasing attires and Ksh 37 million more paid to a little-known local media outlet with minimal viewership, raising questions about the motive behind such extravagant, unbudgeted spending.

The now-stalled investigation into the procurement of fake fertilizer meant for farmers took a shocking turn when the County Criminal Investigations Officer (CCIO) allegedly received a Ksh 300,000 bribe from the Governor, delivered through Chief Officer Emmanuel Kariuki. Kariuki is said to have openly bragged that “nothing will happen,” and indeed, the case vanished without a trace, pointing to deep-rooted collusion between county officials and law enforcement.

Governor Barasa’s brother, Justus, and nephew, Fabian Musamiah, reportedly secured a Ksh 6.3 million road maintenance contract through Manacom Construction Co. Ltd. Likewise, the Governor’s sister was awarded another road contract worth Ksh 3.2 million via Faith Young Enterprises Ltd.

These contracts were issued under suspicious circumstances, fuelling accusations of conflict of interest and abuse of power.

Further nepotistic practices include the shortlisting of Governor Barasa’s brother-in-law, George Wanjala, for the position of Director, Education Support, in the County Public Service Board.

His name appeared under shortlist number 03 of 11/2023, with interviews held at the Mumias Municipal Offices, raising further concerns about favoritism and manipulation of public hiring processes.

The document further alleges that wherever the Governor goes, his aides reportedly receive Kshs. 5,000.00 each, daily, directly from him, raising questions about the source and accountability of this cash disbursement. Abuse of State Resources and Unexplained Expenditures It also calls for an investigation into the bank and M-Pesa transactions of the Governor's bodyguard, Justus Wechuli, an administration police officer.

He is believed to be the Governor's key conduit in executing illicit financial dealings, often transacting large amounts using his wife’s accounts to avoid detection.

The so-called comprehensive medical cover for county staff through MTIBA is described as a sham.

Staff, especially junior officers, are reportedly forced to pay for treatment out-of-pocket despite deductions from their salaries, suggesting a major scam involving brokers and proxies.

Concerns are also raised about the Governor's unilateral decision to move the county’s main bank account from Cooperative Bank to Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), which allegedly disrupted timely salary payments.

The switch is believed to have been motivated by kickbacks negotiated through CECM Mophat Mandela.

A selection panel for appointing County Public Service Board members was allegedly never gazetted, yet proceeded to secretly conduct interviews without publishing a shortlist, violating standard hiring procedures.

Millions of shillings are said to be transferred to a specific female staff member, who then withdraws the money via M-Pesa agents and reportedly hands it to First Lady Prof. Janet Kassily Barasa, suggesting abuse of state resources for personal enrichment. Violent Incitement, Unpaid Salaries, and Fake Road Projects The document also demands an inquiry into the Matungu funeral incident on 8th February 2025, where youths allegedly hired by the Governor were caught on camera admitting they were paid to incite violence.

Despite public outcry and calls by the CS for Interior for a statement, no legal action has been taken against the Governor.

It further details how at every public function, Governor Barasa is said to line up attendees and give each Ksh 200.00.

Critics argue this is unsustainable and suspicious, especially as salaries remain unpaid, raising concerns about the source and intent of these funds.

A major area of concern involves the ten-kilometre road projects per ward, which are allegedly not meeting the promised length. Yet, they are still paid in full, with contractors reportedly kicking back 40% to the Governor, according to the whistleblowers.

The Governor is accused of using contractors' payment certificates to secure disbursements from the Controller of Budget, even though the contractors remain unpaid.

For readers seeking a comprehensive view of the full whistleblower letter, which contains all the specific details and allegations, the complete document is available for review in its entirety below. View document

Nation Media Group Headquarters Employees at Nation Media Group in Mombasa are working under harsh, exploitative conditions, according to reports shared with NyakundiReport.com. Several workers reached out anonymously to describe what they say is ongoing mistreatment at the company’s regional office. Many of them — including riders — are engaged on casual terms, with no contracts , no medical cover , and no job security . Some earn just KES 700 per day , working seven days a week without off days, paid overtime, or leave. For the riders, the risks are even higher. They operate old, poorly maintained motorbikes , some bought over 10 years ago. They say the bikes receive little attention, and no protective gear or insurance is provided. If anything goes wrong, they bear the full cost. Attempts to raise concerns are said to be met with threats of dismissal. Most keep quiet to avoid being pushed out. The employees say they find it difficult to reconcile their working conditions with the company’s public image. They wonder how a media house that frequently publishes stories on justice, workers’ rights, and transparency can still allow this kind of situation to continue within its own ranks.

A middle-aged man has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission to initiate the removal of a judge serving at Tononoka Children’s Court .

In a petition dated 3rd November 2024, Kennedy Ochieng Awuonda, a teacher by profession, wants the commission to take disciplinary action against Principal Magistrate Nelly Chipchirchir. A teacher has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission to investigate a magistrate at Tononoka Children’s Court over conflicting rulings in a child custody case.

This follows a child custody case number E373 of 2023 that he filed at the court seeking custody orders granting him the actual physical custody of a minor.

In the case, which took a contradicting and conflicting twist, Kennedy sought custody of the minor due to the toxic relationship he had with the mother, Pamela Juma Oduor, who was the defendant.

The judge issued two contradicting rulings, initially granting custody of the minor to Kennedy, only to review the decision later in favour of Pamela. “THAT I opted to litigate the foregoing custody dispute due to a toxic relationship between myself and the Defendant characterized by constant incidents of physical, mental, and psychological torture directed at both myself and the Subject Minors by the Defendant, which ultimately resulted in a separation between myself and the Defendant. The Defendant retained the actual/physical custody of the Subject Minors—a fact that saw the Defendant continue to subject the Subject Minors to neglect and suffering, thus necessitating my action,” he states in part of the petition.

Kennedy explains that after filing the case, Pamela made an application under a certificate of urgency through a Notice of Motion dated 7th September 2023, supported by an affidavit in which she accused him of completely neglecting the minor.

She urged the court to compel Kennedy to pay a monthly maintenance of Ksh 30,000, cover the minor's medical expenses, school fees, and other school-related costs.

She also sought orders restraining Kennedy from taking the minor and requested a warrant of arrest against him.

Kennedy filed a replying affidavit dated 31st October 2023, refuting Pamela's assertions and outlining his financial responsibilities toward the minor.

The court set the ruling date for 7th February 2024, which Kennedy missed due to technological challenges accessing the court session virtually.

He was later informed by Pamela’s lawyer that the ruling was out and discovered it was in his favour. “That on 9th February 2024, I got an unexpected phone call from a strange number 0720739681. Upon inquiry, the caller introduced himself as Amos. Even though I had not saved Amos' contacts, the name was familiar since the Defendant, upon inquiry by Hon. Nelly Chipchirchir whether she had a lawyer, had already told the Court that Amos would be her lawyer,” Kennedy narrates. “As instructed by Amos, I called him after reviewing the ruling. After noting that the ruling was in my favour, he expressed spontaneous disappointment with Hon. Nelly Chipchirchir and stated that he did not expect an unfavourable ruling for the defendant.” Amos would later reveal to Kennedy that he had a close relationship with the judge, to the extent that he assisted her with a vehicle to transport a body from Mombasa to her home county just a few days before the ruling date.

A few days later, Kennedy discovered that a new ruling had been uploaded onto the court’s online portal on Monday, 12th February 2024, presumably after Amos’ intervention.

Unlike the initial ruling, the subsequent ruling entirely favoured Pamela and imposed orders that would typically be given after the hearing of the original case on its merits. “That to the best of my belief, the sudden introduction of a new ruling dated and signed on 12th February 2024 after Amos’ intervention is a clear demonstration that the ruling of the Honourable Court was compromised in favour of the Defendant as a result of the need to return a favour arising from the close relationship between Amos and Hon. Nelly Chipchirchir.” Kennedy now claims that he was condemned unheard, violating his right to a fair trial under Article 50(1) of the Constitution of Kenya.

The orders required him to provide the minors’ medical cover, pay 100% of school fees in a relatively expensive school, cater for all school-related expenses such as CBC materials, stationery, transport, lunch, and breakfast, and make a monthly payment of Ksh 5,000 to Pamela, who is married and has children with another man.

He argues that the orders failed to consider that both he and Pamela are employed by the Teachers Service Commission and fall within the same job group with the same salary scale. “The orders did not consider that I have a family and personal bills to cater for. They made me the sole source of income for the defendant, who has other children in her current marriage and earns a higher salary than me.” Aggrieved by the new ruling, Kennedy applied for a review of the orders through a Notice of Motion dated 29th April 2024, supported by an affidavit of the same date, where he outlined his financial incapacity to comply with the extremely punitive court orders.

Despite demonstrating the urgency of the application, the court declined to certify it as urgent and did not issue the requested stay orders.

Pamela also failed to file her response as directed by the time the application was set for hearing, contrary to court orders.

On the hearing date, after Kennedy travelled from Nyanza to Mombasa while indisposed, the magistrate declined to preside over the application, citing fatigue.

Upon pursuing complaints of favouritism towards Pamela, the magistrate admitted that she was a friend to Amos, Pamela’s lawyer, and told Kennedy to file his complaints at the Tononoka Police Station. “While at the police station, I was arbitrarily arrested without being informed of any reason for my arrest. After my unlawful detention, the arresting officer kept giving briefings to the magistrate and confided in me that the only person who could successfully order my release was her, since the instructions for my arrest and detention came from her.” Kennedy states that all the issues he had raised in court were altered to appear as criminal in nature, and he was set to be arraigned on 10th September 2024 for criminal charges, only for the magistrate to visit the police station on that date.

He adds that the magistrate admitted that there were two conflicting rulings uploaded into the court’s portal.

He also decries the continued refusal to deliver a ruling on his application, which was initially set for 18th September 2024.

He now wants the commission to find the conduct of the magistrate in clear violation of the Judicial Service (Code of Conduct and Ethics) Regulations 2020 and Regulation 6, which prohibits judicial officers from engaging in activities amounting to abuse of office, such as ordering arbitrary arrests and detentions, contrary to Section 13 of the Leadership and Integrity Act No. 19 of 2012.

He also accuses the judge of violating Regulation 34, which mandates a judicial officer to exercise judicial authority independently, free from personal feelings, prejudice, or bias. View document

Former director of the National Youth Service (NYS) Nelson Gitau Githinji is embroiled in an ongoing child upkeep case filed by his ex-lover Miriam Omar Mzee. An image of Former NYS Boss and State House Comptroller Nelson Githinji

The case filed on 20th December 2023 puts the businessman at crossroads with Miriam who is demanding a Ksh, 908,400 per year to cater for the child needs.

The Tononoka Magistrate Court on December 21 2024 gave Githinji 14 days to appear before it and the case has been ongoing without much public scrutiny into it.

Mr. Githinji has been accused by Miriam of neglecting parental duties to a child they allegedly sired together.

In the case, Miriam argues that she was involved in an intimate relationship with Mr. Githinji, and this culminated into the birth of one child named Mahmoud born on 5th June,2022.

She says that Mr. Githinji has neglected his child and failed/refused to completely provide for their child.

Miriam argues that she is a hairdresser with very limited income hence not able to cater for the child's needs without Nelson's support. Platby v online hrách sa menia. V zahraničné kasino pre slovakov fintech umožňuje okamžité vklady a výbery. Európske fintech riešenia prinášajú pohodlie a istotu, zatiaľ čo hráči môžu sústrediť svoju energiu na zábavu a strategické rozhodnutia v hazardných hrách. She made the decision to sue Mr. Githinji after he refused to co-operate with any manners of out-of-court settlement.

She made a list of demands she wants the court to order Mr Githinji to honor and this includes; catering for the child’s food and other basic needs valued at Ksh 45,000 per month which translates to Ksh 540,000 per year.

She also wants rent worth Ksh 20,000 per month translating to Ksh 240,000 per year, miscellaneous expenses at Ksh 5000 per month which is 60,000 per year diapers Ksh 3,200 per month which translates to 38,400 per year and clothing at Ksh 30,000 per year.

This in total translates to Ksh 75,700 per month and Ksh 908,400 per year which she is demanding from Githinji.

She also wants Mr. Githinji to make adequate contributions to education expenses incurred in respect of the said child and any other additional expenses for education as they may arise.

Miriam asked the court to find it that both her and Nelson have equal parenting responsibility and further requested that she remains in custody of the child.

She wants specifically the court to order Mr. Githinji to be paying Ksh, 75,700 monthly, child school fees and school related expenses, as well as take comprehensive medical cover for the child. View document View document Mr. Githinji is not new to court battles as he previously been accused of fraudulently acquiring public property after spending Sh497,335 taxpayers cash on June 10,2014 to service and repair his private vehicle KBS 475S purporting to be the cost used to repair a government vehicle.

He was however set free senior principal magistrate Lucas Onyina Onyango who terminated the case following a decision of the Court of Appeal which ruled that cases started against suspects when the EACC had no Commisioners were irregular.

The discharge led to dismissal of other NYS cases in which taxpayers list Billions through fraudulent transactions.

Prior to his appointment as the NYS boss, Dr Githinji had served as State House Comptroller from 2009.

He became the first official occupant of the position whose influence had been whittled down substantially when former President Mwai Kibaki split the roles of the State House Comptroller into two.

Dr Githinji, who describes himself as a selfless public servant, was thus responsible for finance and administration at the house on the hill.

Prior to the appointment as State House Comptroller, he had enjoyed a sterling career spanning 19 years in the private sector in various leadership roles.

He had served as head of sales and marketing, government relations, public policy, public affairs and community relations at Coca-Cola Africa.

He also worked with GlaxoSmithKline as group product manager (Food & Beverages) between 1994 and 2002.

CIC General Insurance Ltd (CIC), Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya Limited (Old Mutual) and Britam General Insurance Company (K) Ltd ( Britam ) has started showing the middle finger to Police officers.

A whistleblower stated that the consortium reportedly bribed to win a Sh8.7 billion tender to provide the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prison Services (KPS) members medical cover.

The whistleblower also wrote to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) seeking the cancellation of the tender award over gross illegalities.

Read Here: Whistleblower lifts lid on controversial police medical cover tender illegally awarded to CIC, Old Mutual and Britam Mouth-watering premiums to private insurance Co by Police, Prison, and NIS quite irresistible kickbacks and commissions withstanding. Kenya is a ‘man eat man society and has been emboldened more by the lack of honesty, runaway corruption, and lack of respect for authorities and institutions.

Things Are Bad! Hello Nyakundi, A police officer suffered multiple stab wounds on his way to work this morning near Safari Park hotel along Thika Road . He was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention and he could not be admitted because the hospital says the officer is not under any medical cover! The other day, NPS said servicemen will from 0000hrs 1/1/2023 be covered by CIC General Insurance Ltd (CIC). NPS announced dumping NHIF and gave an alternative to its members. The stabbed serviceman is now suffering and colleagues are now fundraising to have the officer admitted. Has NPS turned out to be a Political outfit making political decisions with fake promises? Earlier today, a police officer shared a complaint with the Chief Editor of nyakundireport.com on how cops are suffering. Hello Nyakundi, Am sending this to inform you that police officers are suffering with the private cover taking over from the national scheme NHIF. Our dependants are suffering. Our fellow officers are in hospitals dying. Why is the NPS changing every policy that had been created to assist us? I will be serializing complaints from CIC, Old Mutual or Britam insurance and how they are offering rotten services to their clients. Are you a victim? Speak up Send an email: helo@nyakundireport.com, WhatsApp +254 710 280 973 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CisNyakundi?mibextid=ZbWKwL

In a 188 paged letter complete with evidence, a whistleblower has lifted the lid on the corruption in the medical tender awarded to CIC General Insurance Ltd (CIC), Old Mutual General Insurance Kenya Limited (Old Mutual) and Britam General Insurance Company (K) Ltd (Britam).

The consortium reportedly won a Sh8.7 billion tender to provide the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prison Services (KPS) members medical cover.

In a curious fashion, the Kenyan govt decided to give the tender to private hands despite the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), a parastatal also bidding.

NHIF, the previous provider, made a bid way above the consortia with a Sh9.4 billion.  The medical cover expired on 31st December 2022.

Govt usually takes the lowest bid as the winning bid; but that’s just if it goes by the book.

https://nyakundireport.com/police-complaints-about-cic-old-mutual-and-britam-insurance/

A whistleblower has now written to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) seeking the cancellation of the tender award over gross illegalities.

The REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATIONS ON ILLEGALITIES, IRREGULARITIES AND NON-COMPLIANCE'S COMMITTED IN TENDER NO. MICNG/NPS/002/2022-2023 FOR PROVISION OF MEDICAL COVER FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE AND KENYA PRISONS SERVICE outlines 18 illegalities committed in the tender award.

He argues that the Terms of Reference (ToR) followed the law but in the award, the NPS illegally awarded a consortium the tender even though the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and its attendant Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020 nor the mandatory Standard Tender Document issued by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) for procurement of insurance services do not provide for firms to participate as a consortium in procurement of any services. “There is nothing in the Act, Regulations or the Standard Tender Document provided by PPRA prescribing that a public entity can use a consortium when procuring insurance services neither has the Standard Tender Document for insurance services allowed any amendment to that effect,” he argues. CAPTION: Japeth Koome, Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS) The whistleblower's arguments, put under the lense of the law; vividly exposes the rush by criminal elements atop the NPS to subvert the process and award private entities a tender where they would rip off the common mwananchi. Were they promised huge kickbacks?

The directive to have the National Police Service (NPS) have its own budget complete with its accounting officer must not be used to loot the force.

Kenyans demand better security, protection and service devoid of extra judicial means from the NPS. The Accounting Officer of the National Police Service (NPS), Ms Bernice Sialaal Lemedeket signed addendums in the tender on 8th and 9th December respectively; to enable an unlawful win. The whistleblower reveals that, Two Addendum's were issued, Addendum No. 1/2022 on 8th December, 2022 and Addendum No. 2/2022 on 9th December, 2022. (Exhibit 2 — Addendum No. 2/2022 Dated 9th December, 2022) Addendum No. 2/2022 clarified among other issues that the persons eligible to bid in the tender were: i Insurance Underwriters, or ii Consortium of Insurance Underwriters, or iii Public Entities. The whistleblower complains and in truth that, “The requirement that bidders can participate as a consortium as given in the tender invitation notice and Addendum No. 2/2022 is not founded in the procurement Act and was therefore a creation of the National Police Service which is a breach of Section 53 of the Act which provides that all procurement by public entities are subject to the rules and principles of the Act — The National Police Service in this tender created and used its own procurement laws.” “The Principal Administrative Secretary, Bernice S. Lemedeket in doing this also breached the requirements of Section 44(1) of the Act which bestows primary responsibility on the Accounting Officer to ensure that all procurement conducted within any public entity complies with the Act.” Excerpt: Police Insurance scandal The whistleblower argues that the tender should be voided and cancelled for breaching the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. “It is an offence pursuant to Section 176(1)(1) of the Act to sign a contract contrary to the requirements of the Act and Regulations. The Attorney General (AG) should not approve this unlawful contract because I am aware that now that it will be taken to the AG for approval since it is above Ksh 5 billion pursuant to Section 134(2) of the Act”. The whistleblower urges the NPS, its accounting officer Bernice Lemedeket and the Inspector General of Police Japeth Koome to cancel the tender within 7 days (from 2nd January 2023) ‘for multiple and grave breeches of the law’, failure to which he will sue. “I urge the National Police Service Principal Administrative Secretary and the Inspector General Of Police to immediately cause the cancellation of this tender and or the voiding of the contract within 7 days of the date of this letter for multiple and grave breaches of the law failure to which I will be forced to take the appropriate legal actions to protect the law and the resources of the people of Kenya”

Police have ganged up against private insurers that have been awarded their KES 9 billion medical cover tender.

According to sources from the NHIF, private companies CIC, Old Mutual, and Britam Insurence bribed their way to snatch the lucrative tender from NHIF. Hello Nyakundi, good evening, I would like to talk about this new police medical scheme its so biased and a scam at the same time junior officers wanaumia ile mbaya. Hawa wakora bribed the procurement teams to make sure NHIF has lost the tender. Marketing teams have chewed with big spoons and made sure NHIF had a bigger budget than the consortium. These 3 insurance cartels don't even have accreditation in most of the rural areas in Kenya. National Police Service (NPS) medical insurance was snatched from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and awarded the Sh 9 billion tender to CIC, Old Mutual, and Britam. According to Dr Miguna Miguna, Public workers cannot be forced to take insurance cover by private companies owned by looters like the Kenyatta's when there is a PUBLIC SCHEME!

A source says NHIF lost because the political elite owns this big business and any smart Kenyan knows and understands that the reason why they spend millions in campaigns is to get power. Mouth-watering premiums to private insurance Co by Police, Prison, and NIS quite irresistible kickbacks and commissions withstanding. The comprehensive insurance cover for The Kenya police /prison service that was being offered by NHIF "expired" on (31/12/2022). NHIF boss Mr. Peter Kamunyo has since ordered that all regional and branch managers issue a communication to healthcare providers that they were no longer having a deal with the police.

In 2019 , CIC Insurance CEO Tom Gitogo abruptly quit due to bad business. The struggling  CIC Group has always stolen from its agents. Also, another theft is that once CiC realizes you qualify for more commissions they terminate you from their systems and then deny you. UAP on the other side has also been fleecing Kenyans. They take your premiums but when you get sick they are not there. In worst cases, t hey even force a change of doctors to cut costs.

Read more about Old Mutual Here: https://nyakundireport.com/uap-old-mutual-fires-sales-team-over-diddling/ Not sure why a GoK agency like Interior Ministry would deny Sh8.7 bn business to NHIF and give to private sector. Is because NHIF can't pay kickbacks?

Kenya is a ‘man eat man society and has been emboldened more by the lack of honesty, runaway corruption, and lack of respect for authorities and institutions

The insurance Business has a 5 to 6 per cent penetration rate in Kenya and the way the CIC, Old Mutual and Britam insurance firms are treating clients; doesn’t help to give them tenders.

A client of Britam Insurance Company wrote to nyakundireport.com complaining about the ‘art of evasion’, in the payment of insurance claims.

According to a memo from Kenya Police Service headquarters to all Regional Coordinators, Formation commanders, County Commanders and Police headquarters directorates, police officers are encountering difficulties accessing services at various medical facilities. Police deep in Turkana just as any other junior NPS staffs in interior parts in Kenya will suffer getting healthcare because l doubt if clinic deeps in rural and ASAL areas accepts CIC, Old Mutual or Britam insurance. Just wondering, did the State just denied its own parastatal business or the shareholders of the two private providers are at the top of our political ecosystem?

I will be serializing complaints from CIC, Old Mutual or Britam insurance and how they are offering rotten services to their clients. Are you a victim? Speak up Send an email: helo@nyakundireport.com, WhatsApp +254 710 280 973 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CisNyakundi?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Minet Kenya Insurance Brokers Limited has won against cartels that have been pressuring TSC to cancel the teachers' cover.

We have been informed that TSC has told the 12 teachers that had been, according to sources, bribed by corrupt forces at NHIF to file a petition to halt the signing of a contract for medical insurance for teachers.

In court documents filed in court by Julius Olayo, director of human resource management and development at TSC, the contract with Minet Kenya Insurance Brokers Limited to provide health insurance to over 341,000 teachers on the TSC payroll plus thousands of others the commission plans to hire will run from December 1, 2022. Under the contract, some 359 health facilities across the country have been identified to provide medical services. According to Dr Olayo argues that the petitioners should have sought redress from the Procurement Review Board. “To the extent the prayer to quash execution of the contract between TSC and Minet and a declaration that the procurement process was opaque is not only overtaken by events but it is also outside the jurisdiction of the court,” he says. Dr. Olayo says during the first year TSC shall remit Sh14.9 billion to Minet. In the second tranche, a sum of Sh17.9 billion shall be wired to the insurer. The last batch of Sh20.6 billion will be handed over to Minet. “The Sh53.3billion cover is for 341,847 teachers and their dependants for outpatient, inpatient, dental, optical, funeral expenses, air and road evacuation, international travel and referral allocations and access over loss services,” Dr Olayo explains in response to a petition by 12 teachers over the quality of services by the insurer. However, teacher interns that the commission has been engaging since 2019 are not covered in the scheme. Dr. Olayo says the contract was reached together with other consortium members with TSC playing the role of lead consortium member comprising Bliss Health Care Limited, Medical Administrators Ltd, Old Mutual General Insurance Ltd, Britam General Insurance, CIC General Insurance, Star Discover Insurance Limited, Pioneer Assurance Company Ltd and Star Discover Life Insurance Ltd. TSC says due to budgetary allocations from the national assembly towards the medical cover, it could not fully support the scheme with payments of premiums as stipulated under the Insurance Act. The allocated funds were, therefore, channeled towards the provision of the core medical services rather than the procurement of smart cards which have potential for financial expenses. “The primary purpose of the smart card is to facilitate its identification of members,” says Dr Olayo. The teachers had complained they were being asked to send a text message to Minet for identification before they could be treated. They are asking the court to compel Minet to furnish them with smart cards. The petitioners say they have been forced to finance their treatment yet Minet has been paid billions to offer services. To avoid abuse of the health scheme, TSC has negotiated a fee of Sh100 as co-pay per outpatient visit. Under the new contract, TSC says the health provision services have been enhanced. Minet through its general manager Edwin Kegode has opposed the cancellation of the multi-billion health insurance contract. Mr. Kegode says Minet experienced problems in verification and identification of the patients through the messages sent. “There was over one million lives covered under the scheme and there may have been some challenges under the former contract,” says Mr Kegode. Minet lawyer Wilson Mwihuri has opposed the 12 teachers being represented by more than one lawyer saying chaos and confusion will reign. “Minet shall be greatly prejudiced if the petitioners are represented by multiple sets of counsel as the claim will be presented in a manner that is likely to cause chaos and confusion,” Mwihuri. He claims the case is an academic exercise since a new contract is inforce. However, Justice Matanga allowed the teachers’ lawyer to file evidence answering the issues raised by TSC and Minet within 10 days from December 15, 2022. He fixed the hearing for January 17, 2023.

NHIF CEO Dr. Peter Kamunyo The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a probe into the hiring of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) CEO Peter Kamunyo.

Reports have emerged that the anti-graft watchdog is investigating the irregular recruitment of Dr Kamunyo who was appointed to the position in April 2020, replacing Nicodemus Odongo who had been in an acting position since November 2018.

Mr Odongo’s predecessor, Geoffrey Mwangi, was kicked out of the NHIF corner office following allegations of corruption and mismanagement. “The Commission, pursuant to its constitutional and statutory mandate… is investigating allegations of irregular recruitment of Dr Peter Kamunyo Gathenge, Chief Executive Officer at the National Insurance Fund,” the EACC said in a letter. Before Dr Kamunyo’s appointment, the search for a new NHIF boss had lasted two years, with the position having been re-advertised in February.

After a series of hasty interviews, a shortlist of three candidates was forwarded to former Health minister Sicily Kariuki.

Dr Kamunyo’s recruitment was a rare case for a state corporation hiring a CEO within a few weeks as opposed to the much more common style of slow and drawn-out interviews.

In a letter dated October 4, 2022 and addressed to the NHIF chairman Lewis Nguyai, the EACC demands to be furnished with 10 documents involving the hiring of Dr Kamunyo.

They include copies of the lists of shortlisted candidates, short-listing panel’s report and recommendations, the interview panel’s report and recommendation as well as the candidates' score sheets.

They have also requested NHIF to furnish the anti-graft watchdog with the advertisements for the position of CEO issued in July 2019 and February 2020.

The EACC is also asking for academic/professional qualification requirements for the chief executive officer post.

It has specifically asked NHIF to provide academic and professional qualifications for Dr Kamunyo.

The commission also demanded special board minutes of the meeting held on March 20, 2020, the NHIF Human Resource Manual and the letter that appointed Dr Kamunyo.

It gave the NHIF upto October 11, 2022 to provide the listed documents.

The EACC probe comes at a bad time for Dr Kamunyo, who recently faced a vicious board fight over the lucrative secondary school medical cover.

In September, the NHIF board revealed that it will punish Dr Kamunyo for insubordination over the revocation of contracts for 17 healthcare providers under the scheme.

During the cancellation, Dr Kamunyo claimed that an audit unearthed irregularities under the Comprehensive Secondary School Students Medical Scheme, known as EduAfya.

Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya In a scandal akin to the Mike Sonko tenure, the new Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson is already captured by powers that be. Here below, we present to you the dealings of the Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, the cemetery land scammer and the one serving Nairobi County with conflict of interest tenders. First Assurance, a company belonging to Musalia Mudavadi has been awarded a tender to provide medical cover for the Nairobi County staff at a cost of Sh1 billion. Mudavadi revealed that he owns the insurance company during his vetting by the Committee on Appointments in October 2022. First Assurance, which started in Kenya as Prudential Assurance Company in 1930, offered group life, medical and general insurance. The company’s shareholding structure had remained a well-guarded secret, the only information available being that it is owned by two investment vehicles - First Assurance Investment and Syndicate Nominees. One of Mike Sonko's cash cow was the insurance health cover where AAR was paid Sh668 more than what was required to cover Nairobi County Government Staff . It is the Sh357 million garbage collection scandal that utlimately sent him home - Editor Yesterday, Mr Mudavadi disclosed that he has investments worth Sh255 million in First Assurance through First Assurance Investment. He also owns another Sh185 million shares in the insurance firm through Syndicate Nominees. Mr Mudavadi, who first became a Cabinet minister in 1989 at 29 years, owns the Absa investment through First Assurance Investment and Syndicate Nominees. First Assurance Investment has other investments worth Sh650 million. Where will you take us? Mudavadi is the new cartel leader in town. It is reported that he also negotiated the Nairobi parking system tender. The dishing of tenders, close proximity to power and the sudden stop by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to ask Mudavadi to pay Sh100 million tax that he owes the country, have made the guy grow horns. A chest-thumping Mudavadi recently said, “I am not a person who brags, but the truth is William Ruto defeated the system and the deep state in the last election. Now he has the system and the deep state. Why would you hang out there speaking ill of us? Where will you take us?” In the Daniel Moi govt, Musalia Mudavadi was the finance minister when the country lost over Sh100 billion in fictitious payments to companies that lied they are exporting gold. The scandal is famously known as Goldenberg.

Peter Kamunyo Gathege, NHIF CEO There’s trouble at the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) pitting the board chair and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

NHIF Board chair Lewis Nguyai and CEO Peter Kamunyo are reportedly not seeing eye to eye.

The bone of contention is lucrative procurement deals and staffing .

Nguyai accuses the-Hannah-Muriithi-appointed CEO of sabotaging the hospital fund’s operations through high-handed decisions and looting.

Hanah Muriithi is the immediate former Board Chair of NHIF; she was sacked by Uhuru Kenyatta after she oversaw massive looting of the parastatal.

It is reported that some senior managers are taking administrative and operational directives from Nguyai while one faction of the board is leaning towards Kamunyo.

Problem is that Nguyai is working with the same board of directors that were used to Ms Muiithi’s looting and thus the cracks in the management.

The board chair recently appeared before the National Assembly Health Committee and revealed that staff in the scheme’s top management including directors are not qualified for the positions they are currently holding.

Kamunyo who is accused of hiring without following due procedure is also saddled with tales of nepotism, favouritism and promotions through sexual means.

Nguyai told the committee that the board, charged with policy guidance responsibility will meet on November 30 to endorse the new organisational structure that has already received approval from the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC).

“There are staff currently holding positions they are not qualified for. The restructuring will see those who are not suitable exit. We will need to deal with some of them and we will need your protection as a committee to ensure that when we make a decision, we will not face a political barrage.” Nguyai said. Skewed staffing, looting and giving contracts Peter Kamunyo who came in illegally is still unwanted. In September, the board wanted him out.

In that month, Kamunyo had cancelled contracts of the healthcare providers following an audit that unearthed massive irregularities under the Comprehensive Secondary School Student Medical Scheme, popular as EduAfya.

The mooted restructuring plan comes at a time 65 per cent of the NHIF top management posts are being held in an acting capacity.

The board said the restructuring will also lead to the promotion of staff who have stagnated or acted in one post for a very long period of time.

NHIF has 1,835 employees against an approved staff complement of 2,200 and is seeking to hire 400 new employees to plug the staff shortfall.

Restructuring of the top management will result in some offices being scrapped, and employees redeployed or declared redundant.

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NHIF will roll out Universal Health Care (UHC) as part of the government’s plan to provide affordable and quality healthcare to all Kenyans.

In May 2022, the National Assembly Public Investments Committee (PIC) questioned the shoddy procurement decision that awarded MMC Africa Sh336.3 Million without pre-qualification.

Auditor General’s office unearthed the scandal that taxpayers fully paid for the money in National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) approved procurement plan for 2018/2019.

MMC Africa had not been pre-qualified, as required by law, to apply for tenders. It is contrary to the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act of 2015. No money had been allocated to pay for legal service and, therefore, it went against the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act. In 2019, Cyprian Nyakundi blew the whistle on the scandal. “It is true that the chair is very very corrupt because of the following story of a legal firm called MMC Africa which she has ties to and she brought to NHIF the minute she was appointed. It is suspected that she was a partner to the law firm but exonerated herself before she pushed for the firm to be given a mega deal. The mega-deal is worth close to 500,000,000 (1/2 a billion)”, a source wrote.

At that time, we had started serializing the corruption scandals under NHIF Board chair Hannah Muriithi. Lewis Nguyai - NHIF Board Chairman Ms Muriithi was unceremoniously sacked by Uhuru Kenyatta in February 2021, but she was replaced with an equally corrupt former Kikuyu MP Lewis Nguyai.

But it was Nguyai that Uhuru Kenyatta tasked with reforming the parastatal.

Then acting NHIF CEO Nicodemus Odongo was always a puppet when Ms Muriithi was board chair. Ms Muriithi acted as the defacto CEO and held numerous meetings in total disregard of the Mwongozo Act. What the Auditor General found out The Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, in her report of the audited financial accounts, showed that NHIF paid Sh156.4 million in legal fees to private law firms whose names she did not reveal, without the consent of the Attorney-General (AG).

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An April 16, 2014, circular issued by the AG, requires approval from the AG before government agencies engage private legal firms.

The audit report was presented before Parliament.

The law firm contracted to draft the contracts charged NHIF Sh43.3 million more for company search, printing, binding, travel costs, stamp duty and distribution of the contracts to the various hospitals and other health providers.

The audit report indicated that Sh432.8 million was the negotiated instruction fee to draw 6,700 contracts. Out of this amount, Sh336.3 million was paid to the law firm. This means that each contract costs the taxpayer about Sh65,000 to draft. Former National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) chief executive officer Geoffrey Mwangi on November 2, 2017 during a media briefing at Crown Plaza Hotel in Nairobi.  SALATON NJAU (NAIROBI) The audit report further noted that, on November 5, 2018, the law firm reviewed the terms of engagement and added 309 more contracts for drafting at an additional cost of Sh26.75 million without NHIF board’s approval.

“Under the circumstances, NHIF was in breach of the law and the propriety of the legal fee paid to the law firm could not be confirmed,” the audit report says. Hannah Muriithi: former NHIF Board chairperson. Her legacy of looting still haunts the parastatal and she might still be calling the shots as her appointed CEO Peter Kamunyo continues to steer NHIF in her style of looting. The audit report also showed that the NHIF board spent Sh32.1 million in sitting allowances among other expenses for 35 full board meetings and seven meetings for its audit committee in a year. In the process, Sh12.5 million was spent for the meetings in sitting allowances alone. This means that the board violated its own approved calendar of five full board meetings and four audit committee meetings for the period under review. Interestingly, the sitting allowances were not supported with signed minutes as required by the law. The Auditor-General has also questioned the Sh21.8 million the NHIF management paid its staff as Christmas gifts and a token of appreciation to its retirees during the year under review.

The report noted that the management failed to provide justification or the basis for the payment, an indication that public funds may have been lost.

About Sh6.7 million paid to 12 officers employed during the year was also questioned.

The audit report noted that the NHIF management did not provide documents relating to the hiring process—advertisements of the vacancies, shortlists, interviews and recruitment reports—to support the recruitment.

The audit also questioned how NHIF paid a whopping Sh340.5 million to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) without a signed loan agreement between the two institutions. Nicodemus Odongo, former Acting NHIF CEO. From the report tabled in parliament in May 2022, the loan was advanced by NHIF to the institution at an interest rate of three per cent per annum without any agreement or documentation, which means that NHIF may not recover the amount in case of default.

The audit report further indicated that the loan did not reflect in MTRH financial statements for the 2018/19 financial year and the subsequent financial years, raising questions whether the failure to include it in the hospital’s books was deliberate or whether it will be paid. Reforms in the hands of criminals? As this continues to happen at the fund, the spotlight shifts to the NHIF board, which has oversight responsibility over the management. The NHIF board is currently chaired by former Kikuyu MP Lewis Nguyai.

President Kenyatta controversially appointed Mr Nguyai as NHIF board chairman in a special gazette notice of February 2021 to replace Ms Hannah Muriithi, who had served since April 2018.

Mr Nguyai was the owner of the collapsed Mediplus Limited, a company that was at one time contracted by NHIF to offer government employees medical cover. However, Mediplus Limited did not meet its part of the bargain, forcing some hospitals, among them the Agha Khan Hospital, to sue the firm for failing to pay for the services rendered.

Then Mvita MP Abdulswamad Sharif (now Mombasa County Governor), who chaired the Public Investments Committee (PIC) of the National Assembly, said the audit report raises serious issues that NHIF will have to explain.

“As a committee, we shall have a session with the management of NHIF over these audit queries as raised by the Auditor-General. If it is discovered that public funds were irregularly used, we shall recommend to the House appropriately,” said Mr Sharif. Janet Nancy Kabui Gathungu - Auditor General Section 93 (1) of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act allows for pre-qualification of firms in lieu of open tendering. This, the law says, is to identify the best few qualified firms for procurement. Failure to observe the procurement plan as provided for in the law could also land NHIF into problems.

Section 45 (3) of the procurement law provides that all procurement processes shall be within the approved budget of the procuring entity and factored into its annual procurement plan.

NHIF was appointed as the driver to spearhead the roll-out of universal health coverage (UHC) in the country. In a bid to fulfil one of its key commitments to Kenyan citizens, the government has released Sh6 billion to NHIF for implementation of the UHC programme.

However, there can be no UHC without NHIF being managed well. This is not the first time financial scandals are hitting the 56-year-old state agency. Although the government undertook policy interventions to streamline NHIF operations and seal the corruption loopholes, very little has changed. CAPTION: Wakili Edward Muriu who runs MMC ASAFO with offices in Johannesburg, Abidjan, Casablanca, Paris and London The fund has, on numerous occasions, been flagged for fraud and abuse of office, which have hampered the provision of quality services. These bottlenecks and other organisational weaknesses have undermined its efficacy.

Previous scandals have dented the image of the fund with its previous chief executives charged in court over the loss of public funds.

In 2013, former CEO Richard Kerich was dragged before the courts on charges of conspiracy to defraud the fund of Sh117 million. In 2021, the High Court ruled that Mr Kerich has a case to answer. The case is ongoing.

In 2018, Mr Kerich’s successor, Mr Geoffrey Mwangi, alongside several others, were charged in court over the loss of Sh1.5 billion at the fund. The case is yet to be determined.

In February this year, a petitioner went to court to have the current CEO, Mr Peter Kamunyo, who replaced Mr Mwangi, fired on allegations of promoting corruption and other irregularities.

The charges facing Mr Kamunyo include embezzling public funds, backdating of salaries and making irregular appointments and transfers of staff members without following the procedure. The case, which is before the Employment and Labour Relations Court, is yet to be determined.

PHOTO CAPTION: Jubilee Insurance House along Wabera Street in Nairobi. Disgruntled employees have accused Jubilee Insurance and Jubilee Allianz General Insurance of refusing to sign the negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for registration and implementation.

This, they say, is after numerous unsuccessful attempts by the Banking and Insurance Finance Union (BIFU) to sit down with them and negotiate, resulting in the registration of a trade dispute between BIFU and Jubilee Insurance/Jubilee Allianz General Insurance at the Ministry of Labour, where a conciliator was appointed to have both sides negotiate and resolve the dispute.

According to a reliable source, following the interventions by the conciliator, BIFU, Jubilee Insurance and Jubilee Allianz General Insurance finally held negotiations on the 6th of July 2022 where they agreed on a 7% salary, house allowance and leave allowance increment to be back-dated from January 2021.

The new CBA was drafted and presented to Jubilee Insurance company for signing on 7th October 2022.

Since then, Jubilee Insurance has reportedly declined to forward the signed copies of the CBA for registration and implementation, despite several reminders sent asking them to do so.

Instead, they have resulted in arm-twisting the union staff members into giving up their union membership and having their arrears paid in return, which goes against the employment act of 2007 that; “No Person Should give an advantage or promise to give an advantage to an employee in exchange for the person not exercising any right conferred by this act”. This has forced a few employees to give up their membership to have their arrears paid due to the financial challenges they are facing. “Hi, Cyprian. Kindly Highlight the predicaments of Jubilee Insurance Union employees. Jubilee Insurance and Jubilee Allianz general insurance are taking advantage of their employees' financial situation, with the hope that more members will give up their membership and have their arrears paid and render these employees voiceless in return. Jubilee Allianz Insurance has even gone a step further by threatening union employees that their medical coverage will not be renewed after the current one expires in December. This is despite the fact that union members have their medical cover provided for in the CBA, and a CBA remains active until a new one is signed. This has left BIFU with no other option other than to file a trade dispute at the Labour Court for Jubilee Insurance to be compelled to sign the CBA and pay the union members their arrears without coercing them into giving up their union membership after taking them on a wild goose chase. Jubilee Insurance claims to be a member of the Blue Company, but these acts of violating employees' rights, intimidation, and threats speak to the contrary,” the source laments.

PHOTO CAPTION; KeNHA Director-General Eng. Kungu Ndungu Employees at the Kenya National Highways Authority are currently surviving without medical cover following a botched insurance brokerage tender by the Liaison Group.

The company was recently awarded the business after outbidding three other firms: Zamara Insurance Brokers, Minet Kenya Insurance Brokers Ltd and Amana Insurance Brokers.

Liaison Group proposed Jubilee Insurance with premiums of Kes. 99 million, which was the lowest compared to Zamara's Kes. 118m, Minet's Kes. 138m and Amana's Kes.143m.

However, Jubilee Insurance declined to take up the cover because it was against the quotation of Kes. 40 million they submitted to Liason Group.

Writing to this blog on Tuesday, September 27, a source at KeNHA disclosed that as things stand, Liason Group is currently searching for a different underwriter that can accommodate quoted premiums. "Hi Nyakundi, this is genuine information I want you to put out in public. Recently, KeNHA floated a Medical Insurance Brokerage tender, which attracted four bidders. 1. Liason Group Insurance Brokers - Kes. 99,598,420 2. Zamara Insurance Brokers - Kes. 118,257,405 3. Minet Kenya Insurance Brokers Ltd - Kes. 138,399,718 4. Amana Insurance Brokers - Kes. 143,273,565,18. Liason Group was awarded the business. Liason having proposed Jubilee insurance with premiums of Sh99M against a quotation given to them by Jubilee insurance of about Sh40M led to Jubilee rejecting to take up cover. This situation has currently left KeNHA exposed as staff are not on cover and Liason is managing them as they look for another underwriter that can accommodate the under-quoted premiums. Cover inception dates were supposed to be 1st September," the source writes.

Toph Cassandra Beifong: AuDHD Electrical Engineer aka @W_Asherah A Twitter user W_AsheraH wrote a long thread on the hypocrisy of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) that saw Kenyans talk about the corruption in the sector and how things should be done.

She lamented that her mother was facing a surgery that was costed at Sh500,000 and yet the health insurer had only approved Sh15k with Minet expected to pay only Ksh. 200,000.

After a great social media commotion, Minet finally agreed to sort out the ailing teacher in what many social media users interpreted as a way of cooling her down or avoding further queries on the controversial medical scheme they provide to teachers.

"Minet has reached out in DM - Waiting to hear what they say about covering the rest. This is pre-approvals - people seem to be missing that part of the tweet. But remember not every Kenyan can go to Twitter, scream about it and garner attention. Kenya should work for everyone" Posted the user on Twitter wondering why she only got help after screaming on social media. In November 2020, The Senate said it was investigating AON Minet insurance company over claims of humiliating teachers covered under its medical insurance scheme.

A statement sought in the Senate by nominated Senator Rose Nyamunga highlighted the difficulties teachers under the insurance provider scheme have to undergo while seeking medical treatment even as she urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the teachers’ employer, to rise up and give the teachers hope.

The cover cost TSC is Sh9 billion in 2019, Sh12 billion in 2020 and Sh14 billion in 2021.

Senate had sought to interrogate several individuals from TSC, KNUT and Minet CEO Sammy Muthui. Minet CEO Sammy Muthui. Ms Nyamunga while raising the matter in the Senate on September 30, 2020, claimed that there was very low capitation on outpatient services with some teachers capped at as low as Sh900, which is inclusive of doctors’ consultations, tests and drugs.

“The teachers of this country are a frustrated lot and they feel their lives are potentially endangered by the poor services being offered under the AON Minet Kenya medical insurance cover,” Ms Nyamunga lamented.

The nominated Senator had then noted that concerns of substandard services offered by AON Minet are serious and that there is a need for the TSC to ensure that teachers’ need for quality healthcare is treated with the importance it deserves.

“The decision to introduce a medical cover for teachers was very good because it was a step in the right direction. However, there appears to be glaring gaps and challenges that must be addressed by the employer immediately,” she said

Despite having to undergo double significant deductions on their payslips both for National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and AON MINET, there are no commensurate services, she said. May  2022  27th Complaint by a teacher about Minet's failures Article 43 (1) (a) of the Constitution provides that every person has a right to the highest attainable standard of health, which includes the right to healthcare services.

But according to Ms Nyamunga, the Kenyan teachers are reporting that the services offered by AON Minet are, not only poor in terms of quality but also too restrictive to benefit them.

“There are restrictions on the hospitals they are allowed to visit for treatment, some of which are ill-equipped and lack qualified personnel,” the nominated Senators had revealed.

There are always delays in approval, which sometimes can take up to one month putting the life of a teacher at risk a matter confirmed by a spot check on social media where complaints about poor services by Minet are very many. This is really absurd, considering that at times the life of a teacher might be at stake. It beats logic why they cannot get the best of health services available considering the role they play in shaping the future generation of this country,

Teachers also face challenges while lodging claims with AON Minet and there is limited access due to rigid operating hours in some health facilities.

On dental services, only tooth extraction is catered for by AON Minet while other essential services like cleaning, refilling, root canal treatment and tooth replacement or dentures are not covered.

There have also been instances where hospitals have turned away teachers insured by AON Minet because of the challenges they face while lodging claims with the company.

TSC has always evaded responding to these issues.

SACKED: Former board chair of NHIF Ms. Hannah Muriithi,

The National Assembly Public Investments Committee (PIC) yesterday questioned the shoddy procurement decision that awarded MMC Africa Sh336.3 Million without pre-qualification.

Auditor General’s office unearthed the scandal that taxpayers fully paid for the money in National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) approved procurement plan for 2018/2019.

MMC Africa had not been pre-qualified, as required by law, to apply for tenders. It is contrary to the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act of 2015. No money had been allocated to pay for legal service and, therefore, it went against the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act.

In 2019, Cyprian Nyakundi blew the whistle on the scandal.

“It is true that the chair is very very corrupt because of the following story of a legal firm called MMC Africa which she has ties to and she brought to NHIF the minute she was appointed. It is suspected that she was a partner to the law firm but exonerated herself before she pushed for the firm to be given a mega deal. The mega-deal is worth close to 500,000,000 (1/2 a billion)”, a source wrote.

At that time, we had started serializing the corruption scandals under NHIF Boad chair Hannah Muriithi.

Ms Muriithi was unceremoniously sacked by Uhuru Kenyatta in February 2021, but she was replaced with an equally corrupt former Kikuyu MP Lewis Nguyai.

Acting NHIF CEO Nicodemus Odongo was always a puppet when Ms Muriithi was board chair. The later acted as the defacto CEO and held numerous meetings in total disregard of the Mwongozo Act. What the Auditor General found out According to a local media house, The Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, in her report of the audited financial accounts tabled last week, further shows that NHIF paid Sh156.4 million in legal fees to private law firms whose names she has not revealed, without the consent of the Attorney-General (AG).

The audit report is currently before Parliament. The April 16, 2014, circular issued by the AG, requires approval from the Ag before government agencies engage private legal firms.

The law firm contracted to draft the contracts charged NHIF Sh43.3 million more for company search, printing, binding, travel costs, stamp duty and distribution of the contracts to the various hospitals and other health providers. Peter Kamunyo Gathege, NHIF CEO

The audit report indicates that Sh432.8 million was the negotiated instruction fee to draw 6,700 contracts. Out of this amount, Sh336.3 million was paid to the law firm. This means that each contract costs the taxpayer about Sh65, 000 to draft.

The audit report further notes that, on November 5, 2018, the law firm reviewed the terms of engagement and added 309 more contracts for drafting at an additional cost of Sh26.75 million without NHIF’s approval.

READ: Huge: NHIF Board Chair Hannah Muriithi Linked To A Ksh. 500 Million Scandal With MMC Africa “Under the circumstances, NHIF was in breach of the law and the propriety of the legal fee paid to the law firm could not be confirmed,” the audit report says.

The audit report also shows that the NHIF board spent Sh32.1 million in sitting allowances among other expenses for 35 full board meetings and seven meetings for its audit committee in a year. In the process, Sh12.5 million was spent for the meetings in sitting allowances alone. This means that the board violated its own approved calendar of five full board meetings and four audit committee meetings for the period under review.

Interestingly, the sitting allowances were not supported with signed minutes as required by the law. The Auditor-General has also questioned the Sh21.8 million the NHIF management paid its staff as Christmas gifts and a token of appreciation to its retirees during the year under review.

The report notes that the management failed to provide justification or the basis for the payment, an indication that public funds may have been lost.

About Sh6.7 million paid to 12 officers employed during the year has also been questioned.

The audit report notes that the NHIF management did not provide documents relating to the hiring process—advertisements of the vacancies, shortlists, interviews and recruitment reports—to support the recruitment. National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) chief executive officer Geoffrey Mwangi on November 2, 2017 during a media briefing at Crown Plaza Hotel in Nairobi on the new changes on healthcare purchasing mechanisms. The changes allow for portability of benefits where beneficiaries can access primary care at any contracted NHIF facility countrywide. SALATON NJAU (NAIROBI)

The audit also questioned how NHIF paid a whopping Sh340.5 million to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) without a signed loan agreement between the two institutions.

From the report tabled last week, the loan was advanced by NHIF to the institution at an interest rate of three percent per annum without any agreement or documentation, which means that NHIF may not recover the amount in case of default.

The audit report further indicates that the loan did not reflect in MTRH financial statements for the 2018/19 financial year and the subsequent financial years, raising questions whether the failure to include it in the hospital's books was deliberate or whether it will be paid.

As this continues to happen at the fund, the spotlight shifts to the NHIF board, which has oversight responsibility over the management. The NHIF board is currently chaired by former Kikuyu MP Lewis Nguyai.

President Kenyatta controversially appointed Mr Nguyai as NHIF board chairman in a special gazette notice of February 2021 to replace Ms Hannah Muriithi, who had served since April 2018.

Mr Nguyai was the owner of the collapsed Mediplus Limited, a company that was at one time contracted by NHIF to offer government employees medical cover. However, Mediplus Limited did not meet its part of the bargain, forcing some hospitals, among them the Agha Khan Hospital, to sue the firm for failing to pay for the services rendered.

Yesterday, Mvita MP Abdulswamad Sharif, who chairs the Public Investments Committee (PIC) of the National Assembly, said the audit report raises serious issues that NHIF will have to explain.

“As a committee, we shall have a session with the management of NHIF over these audit queries as raised by the Auditor-General. If it is discovered that public funds were irregularly used, we shall recommend to the House appropriately,” said Mr Sharif. Nicodemus Odongo, former Acting NHIF CEO.

Section 93 (1) of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act allows for pre-qualification of firms in lieu of open tendering. This, the law says, is to identify the best few qualified firms for procurement. Failure to observe the procurement plan as provided for in the law could also land NHIF into problems.

Section 45 (3) of the procurement law provides that all procurement processes shall be within the approved budget of the procuring entity and factored into its annual procurement plan.

NHIF was appointed as the driver to spearhead the roll-out of universal health coverage (UHC) in the country. In a bid to fulfil one of its key commitments to Kenyan citizens, the government has released Sh6 billion to NHIF for implementation of the UHC programme.

However, there can be no UHC without NHIF being managed well. This is not the first time financial scandals are hitting the 56-year-old state agency. Although the government undertook policy interventions to streamline NHIF operations and seal the corruption loopholes, very little has changed.

The fund has, on numerous occasions, been flagged for fraud and abuse of office, which have hampered provision of quality services. These bottlenecks and other organisational weaknesses have undermined its efficacy.

Previous scandals have dented the image of the fund with its previous chief executives charged in court over the loss of public funds.

In 2013, former CEO Richard Kerich was dragged before the courts on charges of conspiracy to defraud the fund of Sh117 million. In 2021, the High Court ruled that Mr Kerich has a case to answer. The case is ongoing. COURT DATE: Former National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) CEO Geoffrey Mwangi (Right) with former Chief Finance Director Wilbert Kurgat. They were charged for misappropriation of funds at the corporation.

In 2018, Mr Kerich’s successor, Mr Geoffrey Mwangi, alongside several others, were charged in court over the loss of Sh1.5 billion at the fund. The case is yet to be determined.

In February this year, a petitioner went to court to have the current CEO, Mr Peter Kamunyo, who replaced Mr Mwangi, fired on allegations of promoting corruption and other irregularities.

The charges facing Mr Kamunyo include embezzling public funds, backdating of salaries and making irregular appointments and transfers of staff members without following the procedure. The case, which is before the Employment and Labour Relations Court, is yet to be determined.