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August 23, 2025
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Former CS Muturi accuses SHA of diverting Sh7.6bn owed to families of deceased civil servants

Former CS Muturi accuses SHA of diverting Sh7.6bn owed to families of deceased civil servants

He warned that government inaction has left widows and widowers without financial support, orphaned children forced to drop out of school, injured officers without treatment, and families pushed into poverty despite valid claims. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capital..

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Former Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development JB Muturi has accused the Social Health Authority (SHA) of allegedly diverting Sh7.6 billion intended for 3,297 families of deceased and injured civil servants to other government agencies.

  • The diverted funds comprise Sh1.59 billion for 706 families from 2023/2024, Sh2.07 billion for 822 families from 2022/2023, and Sh3.95 billion for 1,769 families and officers from 2021 and earlier.
  • Muturi, previously Attorney General under President William Ruto, claims the money was diverted to the Office of the President and other agencies.
  • The unpaid claims cover Group Life, Last Expense, Work Injury Benefit Act (WIBA), and Group Personal Accident (GPA) insurance schemes.

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SHA Accused of Diverting Sh7.6bn as Hospitals Warn of Shutdown - August 2025

Private hospitals in Kenya are on the verge of a nationwide shutdown due to delayed compensation from the government, primarily under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the now-defunct NHIF. This situation has pushed many facilities to the brink of closure, threatening healthcare access. Separately, former Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development JB Muturi has accused the SHA of financial misconduct. Muturi alleged the authority diverted Sh7.6 billion intended for 3,297 families of deceased and injured civil servants. The funds were allegedly redirected to other government agencies.

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