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You are a political scavenger! Kindiki blasts Gachagua over SHA criticism
Kindiki accused Gachagua of being a political scavenger for allegedly spreading alarmist claims that the program is on the verge of collapse.
Social Health Authority
Health and Wellness
PS Oluga urges united action to end cervical cancer in Homa Bay
Speaking on Monday in Homa Bay County, he warned that thousands of lives remain at risk and urged both national and county governments to prioritize responsibility over politics in delivering accessible, qualit...
News
Senate commends SHA for ethnic diversity in staffing amid recruitment concerns
Lawmakers had summoned SHA officials to provide clarification after claims emerged questioning the fairness of its recruitment processes.
Health and Wellness
Only five million Kenyans actively paying SHA, MPs warn of threat to health coverage
Out of nearly 29 million registered, only about five million are actively remitting premiums, prompting lawmakers to caution that weak participation could undermine ongoing reforms.
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About 3.1 million Kenyans living with chronic kidney disease – CS Duale
The Health CS said the government is prioritizing preventive and promotive healthcare services, particularly routine screening for blood pressure and blood glucose at community and primary healthcare levels.
Politics
Kibagendi cites 26 hospitals, SHA mismanagement in defence of suspension
Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi links his National Assembly suspension to his push for accountability over Social Health Authority funds and gaps in nearly 26 hospitals, while denying politically drive...
News
Man accused of Sh11 million SHA fraud pleads not guilty in Nairobi court
Mishael Otieno Okumu, who was arraigned by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), faces multiple charges including fraud, falsification of documents, and acquisition of proceeds of cr...
Education and Career
KUPPET gives SHA 7 days to fix teachers’ medical cover crisis
KUPPET National Chairman Omboko Milemba said teachers have resorted to harambees to meet medical expenses, with members already raising Sh1.5 million alongside the union.
Education and Career
Teachers union decries SHA failures as members face hospital detentions
Kuppet has called on the Teachers Service Commission and the Social Health Authority to reform the Public Officers’ Medical Scheme Fund, insisting that the current system leaves teachers vulnerable when seeking...
Health and Wellness
Senator Asige raises alarm over SHA gaps affecting adults with disabilities
Pointing to the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, Asige noted that the law guarantees persons with disabilities access to the highest standard of health without discrimination.
Health and Wellness
Eight foreign hospitals cleared for SHA overseas treatment as benefit resumes
Social Health Authority CEO Mercy Mwangangi told the Senate that the first batch of foreign hospitals has now been approved for patient referrals.
News
KMA, KDA demand probe into alleged corruption at medical council
KMA and KDA cited allegations relating to the fraudulent registration of non-compliant or fictitious health facilities under the Social Health Authority (SHA), as well as the irregular licensure of individuals...