Teachers Threaten Mass Withdrawal From SHA as Ruto Fights Back
Earlier in March, the government stepped in at the final hour of the seven-day strike notice issued by teachers over the SHA scheme...
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The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is threatening to withdraw its members from the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme due to persistent service delivery failures.
- KUPPET Secretary-General Akello Misori warned of an imminent exit if urgent reforms are not implemented.
- Many hospitals are reportedly reluctant to admit teachers for outpatient services under the SHA scheme.
- This warning follows a recent seven-day strike notice issued by KUPPET over delays in medical cover and unpaid claims.
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