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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 8, 2025
12h ago
Teachers Demand Reinstatement of Medical Allowance Ahead of Transition to SHIF

Speaking during a press conference in Nyeri, the educators expressed concern over the adequacy of specialized care in public hospitals, warning that a full shift to SHIF would negatively affect their access to quality healthcare. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capital..
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Teachers from Nyeri and Murang'a counties are demanding the reinstatement of their medical allowance if the government proceeds with the full transition to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). They expressed concerns about inadequate specialized care in public hospitals, fearing a negative impact on quality healthcare access.
- Over 20,000 junior secondary school (JSS) teachers are currently on internship contracts, whose permanent employment is being advocated for.
- Antony Gitonga, a teacher representative, stated concerns that a full shift to SHIF would worsen challenges in accessing specialized care, particularly for female teachers.
- Teachers are also urging the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) national office to release the calendar for next year's union elections promptly to ensure fairness.
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