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Saturday, 25 April 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Social Health Authority

Also known as: SHA

Politics

Speaker Wetangula urges Health Ministry to address teachers' SHA challenges

The News

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged the Ministry of Health to address challenges teachers are facing under the Social Health Authority medical scheme, saying the issues preventing them from accessing quality medical services are valid and need practical solutions. Teachers have expressed frustration with the scheme, citing high out-of-pocket costs, lack of comprehensive cover compared to previous schemes, and calling for removal of co-payments and better access to specialized care.

11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 April

  1. Speaker Wetangula urges Health Ministry to address teachers' SHA challenges

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged the Ministry of Health to address challenges teachers are facing under the Social Health Authority medical scheme, saying the issues preventing them from accessing quality medical services are valid and need practical solutions. Teachers have expressed frustration with the scheme, citing high out-of-pocket costs, lack of comprehensive cover compared to previous schemes, and calling for removal of co-payments and better access to specialized care.

    11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Wetang'ula calls on Health Ministry to address SHA problems for teachers

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on the Ministry of Health to urgently address challenges affecting teachers under the Social Health Authority medical scheme, acknowledging concerns around high out-of-pocket expenses, limited access to specialised treatment, and reduced coverage benefits. Legislators have vowed to push for reforms in Parliament to ensure the scheme works effectively for educators.

    14 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

  1. Teachers protest SHA medical cover despite government removal deal

    Teachers in Nandi County staged demonstrations against the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical scheme, claiming out-of-pocket payments and capping remain in effect despite a Health Cabinet Secretary announcement and union agreement to remove tariff locking immediately. Teachers say the scheme is inefficient and inaccessible, with a Ksh.1,200 capitation per outpatient visit insufficient even for basic tests, and are threatening to strike if grievances are not addressed.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ruto defends development record during Murang'a county tour

    President William Ruto said opposition name-calling and propaganda will not undermine his relationship with Central Kenya residents, citing a 20-year bond built on project delivery. During a development tour of Murang'a County, he announced government investments including Ksh.27 billion for 6,800 affordable housing units, Ksh.1.1 billion for electricity connections to 14,000 households, and improvements to coffee farming through reduced fertilizer prices and broker elimination.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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