CS Duale clashes with Rigathi Gachagua over SHA teacher coverage claims - April 2026

Cabinet Secretary Duale has publicly clashed with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over alleged claims concerning SHA teacher coverage. Duale accused Gachagua of having ties to suspended insurers and providers linked to fraud. In a separate development, President William Ruto announced significant progress in universal healthcare, with the Social Health Authority (SHA) set to disburse KSh13 billion to hospitals this week for services rendered in March 2026. Meanwhile, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticized the Kenyan government, alleging involvement in political violence and directly accusing the administration of orchestrating chaos.