Ruto issues stern warning to hospitals over illegal outpatient charges
President Ruto warned that some hospitals were still unlawfully charging patients despite government funding arrangements already covering the services.
President Ruto warned that some hospitals were still unlawfully charging patients despite government funding arrangements already covering the services.
PS Oluga said the Taifa Care framework is already reshaping service delivery in the health sector, noting that as of June 8, 2026, 31.39 million Kenyans had registered with the Social Health Authority, with 9.0...
The package would cover antenatal care, delivery services, Caesarean sections, newborn care, immunisation, nutritional support and postnatal care for all registered beneficiaries, including those unable to cons...
The funds will go to hospitals and clinics whose confirmed claims do not exceed Sh10 million, as the State moves to address a backlog of unpaid bills estimated at between Sh30 billion and Sh33 billion across th...
The disclosure comes months after teachers were moved from a privately managed medical insurance arrangement to SHA, a transition that has continued to attract criticism over increased costs and reduced benefit...
PS Muthoni highlighted major milestones including community health deployment, universal registration under the Social Health Authority, and investments in pharmaceutical manufacturing as part of efforts to pos...
Ruto further directed the Ministry of Interior, through Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, to fix gaps in the registration system and remove unnecessary requirements that slow down issuance of identity documen...
The review is taking place against a backdrop of growing concern among salaried workers who are already dealing with multiple statutory deductions, including housing levy payments and contributions to the Socia...
Speaking during a TV interview on Sunday, Wanjigi said the country was nearing economic collapse, warning that rising debt repayments were consuming nearly all government revenue and deepening poverty nationwid...
The CS said some leaders were attempting to mobilise communities through divisive politics instead of supporting initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and expanding access to essential services.
SHA chief executive Dr Mercy Mwangangi told the committee on Thursday, that the authority had achieved a national claim settlement rate of 79 per cent and had so far disbursed Sh139.5 billion under different he...
Duale noted that the upcoming budget prioritises reforms aimed at improving service delivery, including expansion of UHC, increased use of digital systems in health services, and strengthening domestic manufact...