The Kenyan government has disbursed Ksh4 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) for civil servants' medical cover, alleviating uncertainty over funding. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced the release on Sunday, confirming the funds were sent on Friday to resolve a standoff that had threatened healthcare access for public officers.

• Ksh4 billion disbursed to SHA to cover civil servants' medical needs.
• Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku and SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi confirmed the funds' release.
• The disbursement resolves anxiety among civil servants after health facilities pressured SHA for payments, with teachers set to transition to the SHA scheme from their current insurance.