KEMSA targets supply chain reforms in new stock audit
KEMSA CEO Dr. Ejersa launches a nationwide stocktake to enhance accuracy, accountability and supply chain efficiency.
KEMSA has kicked off a two-week national stocktaking exercise to verify health supplies and boost supply chain efficiency.
The audit involves physically counting all Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) against digital records.
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CEO Dr. Waqo Ejersa says the process is key to enhancing accountability and operational performance.
"This is not just a routine check—it’s a critical foundation for accountability, operational efficiency, and reliable service delivery. Accurate records mean better forecasting, smarter procurement, and ultimately, saving lives by ensuring essential medicines and supplies are always available when and where they’re needed," Ejersa said on the launch.
The exercise includes physical verification of stocks against records in the Logistics Management Information System (LMIS), capturing batch numbers and expiry dates. Findings will be recorded in KEMSA’s financial statements in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
KEMSA has deployed independent stock takers, and the Operations Directorate will oversee inventory arrangement and warehouse hygiene for accuracy. The exercise, which aligns with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), will take place in all KEMSA warehouses nationwide. The results will be included in the authority’s financial statements.
Dr. Waqo reiterated KEMSA’s commitment to transparency and efficiency, calling the exercise key to the authority’s transformation.
"This is how we build trust in the system—through data, discipline, and delivery," he added. "KEMSA is evolving into a fully demand-driven, data-powered supply chain institution—and this stock take is a cornerstone of that transformation."
The stock taking will help KEMSA improve demand forecasting, reduce waste, and ensure consistent access to medical supplies across all 47 counties, and is in line with the Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
“Stocktaking is not a backroom task—it’s a frontline tool in our mission to save lives. By knowing exactly what we have, where it is, and what condition it is in, we can plan smarter, respond faster, and deliver better,” noted the KEMSA CEO.
