President William Ruto has dismissed claims that Kenyans are being forced to pay out-of-pocket hospital bills under the new Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme. Speaking at a public rally in Makueni County on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, President Ruto emphasized that the days of citizens selling personal assets or fundraising…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the appointment of twenty-three new Assistant Directors, in what marks a significant expansion and strengthening of its senior leadership structure. In a statement released on Friday, October 31, 2025, the SHA Board confirmed that the appointments followed a competitive and transparent recruitment process…
The Kenyan government has launched a major initiative to eliminate asbestos roofing from housing units across the country, citing serious health and environmental risks. The plan, approved by the Cabinet, aims to replace decades-old asbestos roofs with modern, eco-friendly materials—a move hailed as both a public health and green development…
President William Ruto has once again defended and celebrated his administration’s record, outlining key achievements since the Kenya Kwanza government took office in 2022. Speaking on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, during the launch of the Nairobi International Trade Fair, the Head of State highlighted milestones in healthcare, housing, and agriculture,…
Former and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday, September 26, 2025, issued a veiled criticism of the recently established Social Health Authority (SHA), which replaced the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). Speaking during the Jubilee Party’s National Delegates Conference (NDC) at Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi, Kenyatta reflected on his…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called for the arrest of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, accusing him of presiding over massive irregularities in the healthcare sector. Speaking in Kiambu on Friday, September 26, 2025, during an opposition tour following his attendance at Martha Karua’s party delegation, Muturi…