Kakamega Patients Charged Despite SHA Cover; Govt Remits Sh4bn to Fund - September 2025
Residents and patients in Kakamega are raising concerns about the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme. Patients complain they are being charged by referral hospitals despite having paid for SHA. Many residents are forced to settle medical bills out of pocket due to the limitations of their SHA coverage. These issues highlight potential gaps in the newly introduced health insurance scheme. Meanwhile, CS Ruku announced that over Sh4 billion has been remitted to the Social Health Authority to fund workers’ medical cover across Kenya.
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Wagonjwa Kakamega walalamikia kutozwa pesa na hospitali za rufaa licha ya kulipa SHA
Patients in Kakamega are complaining about being charged by referral hospitals despite having paid for the Social Health Authority (SHA). This issue raises concerns about the implementation and effectiveness of the new health scheme.
Kakamega residents decry SHA cover limits, forced to pay out of pocket
Residents of Kakamega are expressing concerns over the limitations of their Social Health Authority (SHA) coverage, forcing many to settle medical bills out of pocket. This issue highlights potential gaps in the newly introduced health insurance scheme.
CS Ruku: Over Sh4bn has been remitted to SHA for workers’ medical cover
CS Ruku announced that over Sh4 billion has been remitted to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to fund workers’ medical cover. This significant allocation aims to ensure comprehensive healthcare access for employees across Kenya.