The new Ministry of Health Cabinet Secretary Dr Deborah Barasa has fired a high ranking official appointee by Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha in new Ministry Changes.
According to reports, Dr Deborah Barasa has revoked with immediate effect the appointment of Linda Murugi Gebson who was appointed by the fired Health CS just six months ago.
Linda Murugi was the member of the Board of Directors of the Social Health Authority under the Social Health Insurance Act and was appointed by Nakhumicha on January 26, 2024 for three years.
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However, six months into the job and with the new Cabinet Secretary taking office, Linda’s appointment has been revoked and her place has been replaced by Gerald Macharia who will serve for three years effective immediately.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 (1) (f) of Health Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Health appoints Gerald Macharia to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Social Health Authority, for a period of three years, from the 30th August, 2024. The appointment of Linda Murugi Gebson is revoked.”
However, it’s not yet clear why the new Health Cabinet Secretary revoked the appointment of Linda Murugi Gebson but this marks his first changes since she took office from Nakhumicha.
The move comes barely days after the Former Health CS handed over office to the new Cabinet Secretary in a ceremony that saw Nakhumicha list her highs and lows during her time at the Ministry.
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“When we came in, there was a dark cloud hanging around KEMSA, but I leave when we have managed to do some work. But I really regret the time the doctors were on strike. It was a low moment for us as a ministry.”