Debates and Funding Disputes Arise Over National Health Initiatives - September 2025

Kenyan Governors have initiated a new confrontation with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, demanding immediate reforms in the health sector due to delays from the Social Health Authority (SHA) in disbursing funds to counties. Separately, President William Ruto defended the Linda Mama program from his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta's tenure, stating his administration learned from it to develop the improved Linda Jamii and Universal Health Coverage programs. Amidst these discussions, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has ignited controversy by proposing a two-child per family policy, during conversations comparing the new Linda Taifa/Linda Jamii initiative with the previous administration's Linda Mama policy.