The Minet-administered scheme has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers, who described it as a “mongrel system” riddled with inefficiencies, delays, and lack of compassion.
The transition process, which began on November 21, 2024, when the PSC took over the 1,737 ex-NHIF staff, is expected to last six months or until SHA completes its recruitment process, whichever comes first.
The transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA) will officially begin on October 1, 2024, as part of the government’s efforts to improve health coverage for all Kenyans. President William Ruto introduced SHA as a replacement for NHIF, which has been in operation for over two decades. Ruto […]
Members of Parliament have expressed concerns regarding the Ministry of Health’s procurement process for the Integrated Healthcare Information Technology System (IHTS), a key component of the Universal Health Program. The contract, valued at Ksh 104.8 billion (including taxes), is set to be implemented over 12 years, with Safaricom PLC as the lead partner in the […]
The Assets Recovery Agency has moved to court seeking orders to freeze the bank accounts of a man suspected to be involved in the Sh 34,441,587.35 Kenyatta National Hospital scam. Eric Nguku Mbiu who is the director of Escobar Kenya Limited is suspected to be part of a syndicate involved in a money laundering scheme […]
RFH Healthcare is amongst the five healthcare providers that have allegedly been engaged in a multimillion National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) scam. This is according to a petition filled by an activist to the Meru County Assembly. Mr Salesio Thuranira has accused five private hospitals over claims of swindling elderly residents in the pretence of treating […]
Embattled National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter Kamunyo could be cited for lying under oath over unexplained excess spending amounting Sh200million on the National Police Service comprehensive medical cover. It has now been established that Kamunyo and other senior managers will be questioned by sleuths from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations […]
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Peter Kamunyo is on the spot over failure to explain how Sh200 million in excess of loss insurance cover for the police and prison officers was exhausted. It all started when Auditor General Nancy Gathungu flagged the use of the amount which was in the […]
