Two people were Wednesday arrested for allegedly using Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha Wafula’s name to defraud Kenyans seeking opportunities and services in the ministry.
The two Edith Khaemba and Samuel Moli, were nabbed at Afya House by detectives who had been on their radar.
They are expected in court, officials said.
“Law enforcement authorities achieved a significant breakthrough today as they successfully executed a meticulously planned sting operation, leading to the prompt apprehension of two individuals involved in suspected impersonation,” the ministry said in a statement.
“The police orchestrated an operation that strategically lured the suspects to a predetermined location, ensuring their swift arrest.”
It emerged dozens have been conned of unknown amount of money by people purporting to be close to Nakhumicha.
There have been complaints of cartels operating at the ministry.
During the launch of EACC’s report on Corruption and Unethical Conduct in Kenyan Healthcare Projects on Wednesday, Nakhumicha disclosed that her initial attempts to have the commission investigate malpractices at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) were met with resistance by some high-ranking officials within her ministry.
EACC is currently investigating irregularities in the awarding of a tender for the procurement of anti-mosquito nets at KEMSA.