Governor sakaja has released a video of two men allegedly transporting drugs stolen from a government hospital within the county.
Following a tip from a public member, the sakaja said in an afternoon tweet that the suspects were arrested while carrying the alleged loot in a van. "After a tip-off yesterday, these thugs were caught this morning stealing a van full of drugs from one of our facilities," Sakaja tweeted alongside a video showing cartons stacked in a 14-seater matatu," Sakaja said.
The video shows two men inspecting the shipment and claiming to have intercepted the matatu heading to Murang'a. Police officers are seen questioning the alleged suspects as they sit on the ground.
"These ones will be an example to the others who have been stealing what's meant for the people. As we implement our HMIS, we are strengthening vigilance," he added.
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After a tip off yesterday, these thugs were caught this morning stealing a van full of drugs from one of our facilities. These ones will be an example to the others who have been stealing what’s meant for the people. As we implement our HMIS, we are strengthening vigilance. pic.twitter.com/sQbBXwZ8JZ
— Sakaja Arthur Johnson (@SakajaJohnson) February 21, 2023
This incident comes barely a week after the county received much-needed medical supplies from KEMSA after waiting three years. This deal was reached after the county settled its debt of Sh185.1 million owed to KEMSA
In a statement during the receiving of the supplies, the governor said that he was Glad to receive and distribute essential medical supplies worth Sh244 million this afternoon after settling part of our historical debt with KEMSA. He added We have put in place adequate measures to ensure the integrity of our stocks and that they reach our patients
