This has added a new layer of intrigue, as it suggests possible internal disagreements or attempts to expose wrongdoing from within.
The tender in question involved millions of shillings meant to improve emergency medical services. Instead, the money was nearly lost through a fake procurement process.
Documents now under review show signs of manipulation, including irregular approvals and questionable payments that do not match any real delivery of ambulances.
Sources familiar with the investigations say a small group of powerful individuals within the ministry may have worked together to push the deal through.
These officials are believed to have used their positions to influence the process, making it difficult for checks and balances to detect the fraud early.
The whistleblower’s role has also drawn attention. Being a close aide to the PS, their decision to report the matter to authorities has raised questions about what may have triggered the move.
Some believe it could be linked to internal conflicts, while others see it as an act of courage aimed at stopping misuse of public funds.
Investigators are now focusing on tracing the flow of money and identifying all those involved.
Early findings suggest that some payments may have been directed to companies with no clear track record or capacity to supply medical equipment.
This has strengthened suspicions that the entire tender was set up as a cover to siphon public funds.
The scandal has sparked public outrage, with many Kenyans demanding accountability.
Leaders and civil society groups are calling for swift action to ensure those responsible are held to account.
There are also growing calls for stronger oversight in government procurement processes to prevent similar cases in the future.