Hard truths.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, during a media briefing on Monday, said that the claims circulating on social media mostly referred to facilities that had already been closed in May
Sifuna further connected the scandal to wider governance failures, especially the controversial eCitizen system, which he said had become another platform for siphoning billions.
SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi, clarified that Nyandiwa Level 4 Hospital in Gwassi, Suba South Constituency, is a fully operational facility that has been in existence since the 1970s
Public Service CS, Geoffrey Ruku, said the reports misrepresented facts and risked creating unwarranted panic
RUPHA described the SHA framework as unstable and financially unsound
The officials, based in Nairobi, Bungoma, and Kilifi, are accused of engaging in false billing practices
The Social Health Authority said the listed facilities will not be entitled to any benefits during the suspension period
The SHA package includes a wide range of services for cancer patients, from screening and diagnosis to surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, imaging, laboratory tests, and palliative care
The move is part of broader reforms aimed at tightening security, reducing fraud, and improving efficiency in healthcare service delivery
Seme MP James Nyikal said MPs had received a number of troubling concerns about the functionality and efficiency of the SHA system.
Senator Onyonka questioned why public hospitals were receiving vastly different amounts from the SHA, with some Level 5 facilities getting more than Sh30 million while others reportedly received less than Sh2,0...
Rupha chairperson Dr Brian Lishenga said the situation has become increasingly difficult as facilities are unable to follow up or get clarity on their pending claims.