Teachers Threaten Strike Over SHA
The government owes KUPPET Ksh30 billion, whose payment is one of the ultimatums...
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The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued a seven-day strike notice over the failure of the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover for teachers and outstanding claims.
- KUPPET is demanding immediate government action to resolve drug shortages and ensure timely payments to hospitals.
- Key figures involved include KUPPET Secretary-General Akello Misori and National Chair Omboko Milemba.
- RUPHA has suspended services in private hospitals due to alleged unpaid government claims exceeding Ksh30 billion over ten months, leaving teachers to pay out-of-pocket despite salary deductions.
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Teachers Threaten Strike Over SHA - March 2026
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued a seven-day strike notice over the failure of the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover for teachers and outstanding claims. The Ministry of Health has issued a public advisory due to a rise in influenza cases across Kenya. Additionally, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has unveiled a new digital system designed to prevent public doctors from practising privately during their official working hours.
