Hard truths.
In a statement released on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the shift marks a critical step in advancing Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.
According to family spokesperson Emily Wanjiru, the fraudsters contacted Johan claiming they were offering financial support for Boniface’s hospital treatment.
Only 20% of Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities have been paid consistently this year, while billions remain unpaid from the old NHIF system, creating a crisis that threatens hospital operations nationwide.
This marks a significant step in improving kidney care in the country.
The goal is to enroll the remaining 49,900 inmates, bringing the total to 57,900 across the country, in alignment with the ongoing UHC agenda
“These are not just promises written on paper. They represent real, tangible opportunities,” he said.
Under the former arrangement, some counties reportedly used the funds to pay salaries instead of buying medicine or maintaining equipment, leading to a shortage of supplies in many public hospitals.
