Governors have accused Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) of delaying the supply of drugs to the hospitals.
Uasin Gishu and West Pokot governors faulted the body over delays and poor services' delivery.
Initially, the Nandi County Boss Stephen Sang had expressed his concerns over Kemsa's inability supply drugs to all of the 47 counties, despite the counties having paid.
"Kemsa must stock all the drugs and ensure that the orders are available within a week or two instead of taking more than two months. This will lessen the patients' suffering," urged governor Sang.
West Pokot governor Lonyang'apuo urged MPs to press Kemsa to meet its demands. The governor recalled a time when he spent two days in Nairobi, so that Kemsa could supply drugs to his county despite the early payment.
Responding to the allegations, Kemsa CEO Jonah Manjari revealed that measures were in place to ensure timely countrywide deliveries. He added that a deal amounting to Sh120 million per year had been reached between Kemsa and the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK).
"We have no doubt about PCK's capacity because it commands a large fleet of vehicles, motorcycles and strategic warehouses in each region. This makes it easier for the authority to deliver essential healthcare products to the last mile," noted Mr. Manjari.
Last year's regulation which mandated Kemsa as only body to sell drugs was no welcome to many governors. National Health Committee chair Ms Sabina Chege noted that Kemsa monopolization was to safeguard the normal civilians.