{"id":6645,"date":"2026-10-09T10:29:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T10:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=6645"},"modified":"2026-10-09T10:29:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T10:29:48","slug":"ps-oluga-calls-on-counties-to-account-for-medicine-supplies-urges-90-procurement-from-kemsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=6645","title":{"rendered":"PS Oluga Calls on Counties to Account for Medicine Supplies, Urges 90% Procurement from KEMSA"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><\/h1>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>PS Oluga Calls on Counties to Account for Medicine Supplies, Urges 90% Procurement from KEMSA<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!--more--><!--more--><\/p>\n<pre><strong>By Jeff Kizzilah Digital Editor\u00a0<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><strong>NAIROBI, KENYA<\/strong> \u2014 Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has called on county governments to take greater responsibility for ensuring citizens have access to adequate medicines, emphasizing accountability in the procurement and distribution of medical supplies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791541376745.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6646\" src=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791541376745-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791541376745-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791541376745-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/FB_IMG_1791541376745.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a public stakeholder engagement, Oluga said the government expects counties to source <strong>90% of their medicine requirements from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA)<\/strong>, highlighting the need for responsible procurement and efficient management of medical commodities.<\/p>\n<p>The Principal Secretary urged citizens to hold their respective county governments accountable for the availability of essential medicines in public health facilities, stressing that access to medical supplies is a critical responsibility of devolved healthcare systems.<\/p>\n<p>Oluga also raised concerns about accountability after counties place orders for medicines, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that supplies procured reach the intended health facilities and benefit the public.<\/p>\n<p>He called for stronger oversight and greater public participation in monitoring county health services, noting that citizens have a role to play in demanding transparency and responsible management of healthcare resources.<\/p>\n<p>The remarks underscore the importance of cooperation between the national government, county administrations and citizens in strengthening healthcare delivery and ensuring public resources translate into accessible medical services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The message is clear: Counties must take responsibility for medicine availability, while citizens must demand accountability to ensure public health facilities are adequately supplied.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>By Jeff Kizzilah | Digital Editor, LiveNation254 Media<\/em><\/p>\n<p>www.livenation254.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PS Oluga Calls on Counties to Account for Medicine Supplies, Urges 90% Procurement from 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