Governors are now openly confronting the Ministry of Health over what they describe as a growing crisis inside the Social Health Authority, accusing Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of running a devolved function from Afya House and sidelining counties in key decisions. Their frustration has been building for months, fueled by delayed reimbursements, shrinking hospital
Concerns over how public money is managed in health programs have once again drawn attention after Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi strongly rejected allegations he says were made to distract from real accountability issues. The MP explained that his efforts to question how the Social Health Authority is run have been met with accusations
Questions have started to pile up around Aden Duale, and the more they grow, the harder it becomes for him to convince Kenyans that everything around SHA is clean. Nelson Amenya, has come out with claims that should not be brushed aside. He says that Duale is allegedly using his own family to register hospitals
Kenya’s healthcare system has once again been pushed into the spotlight, not because of progress, but due to troubling reports of fraud within the Social Health Authority, commonly known as SHA. What started as a bold promise to provide fair and affordable medical coverage for all Kenyans has now been overshadowed by revelations of ghost
A fresh storm is brewing over the Sh20 billion medical scheme for teachers as the government moves to migrate all tutors to the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA) by December 1, 2025. This decision leaves the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) with barely 72 days to prepare a transition plan, sparking anxiety among educators who
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya has raised serious concerns over what it describes as an unbearable healthcare funding crisis. In a press briefing held at Lunga Lunga Square in Nairobi, the association announced a 14-day go-slow notice directed at the Social Health Authority, the Ministry of Health, and Health Cabinet Secretary
The recent revelations of fraud in the Social Health Authority have once again brought to light the deep challenges Kenya faces in its fight against corruption. Reports suggest that billions of shillings meant to improve health services have been lost through dishonest dealings, leaving citizens with more questions than answers. For many people, this has
Kenya’s private healthcare providers are raising serious concerns about what they describe as deep financial strain caused by unpaid claims from the Social Health Authority. They say the growing crisis threatens to disrupt healthcare services across the country, leaving millions of Kenyans at risk. In a communication to members, the Kenya Healthcare Federation explained that
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has once again stirred political debate after demanding that President William Ruto dismiss both the Social Health Authority chairman and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over the ongoing SHA scandal. The senator argued that if the president is serious about his pledge to fight corruption, then this case presents him with
The Social Health Authority has found itself at the center of a storm after removing from its website a list that detailed payments of claims to hospitals. This action has caused concerns over accountability in the management of the new health insurance scheme, which was expected to bring better services to Kenyans. Adding to the