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August 27, 2025
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Ruto warns fraudsters stealing SHA funds to be arrested, prosecuted

Ruto warns fraudsters stealing SHA funds to be arrested, prosecuted

Ruto warns fraudsters stealing SHA funds to be arrested, prosecuted..

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President William Ruto has issued a stern warning against fraudsters attempting to siphon funds from Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA), vowing arrests, prosecution, and surcharges for illegal claims. He announced that more than 1,000 health facilities have been closed due to financial malpractices, attributing the success to SHA's digitization efforts.

  • Ksh.21 billion has been allocated for primary healthcare services, with President Ruto urging Kenyans to report facilities still charging for outpatient care.
  • 25.7 million Kenyans have already registered under SHA, a significant increase from the 7 million under the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).
  • The President also highlighted the nation's economic progress, job creation through the labour mobility programme, and ongoing infrastructure projects including the Affordable Housing Programme and new market constructions in Kiambu County.

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