Kenya Medical Supplies Agency
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Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Logistics |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Nairobi, Kenya |
Key people | Amb. Solomon Karanja Chairperson Dr. John Munyu Chief Executive Officer[1] |
| Products | Drugs |
| Website | www.kemsa.co.ke |
The Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) is a specialized Government medical logistics provider for Ministries of Medical Services/Public Health-supported health facilities and programmes in Kenya.[2]
KEMSA was established as a state corporation under Cap 446, through the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency Order 2000 (Legal Notice No.17 of 11 February 2000).[3][4] It plays the role of procuring, storing and distributing health commodities for the public sector.[5]
The strengthening of KEMSA has been identified as a key project of Kenya's Vision 2030[6]
