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April 1, 2026
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Ruto Defends SHA, Dismisses Critics as Misguided Amid Healthcare Reforms

Ruto Defends SHA, Dismisses Critics as Misguided Amid Healthcare Reforms

The Head of State defended the new health insurance scheme, terming it a transformative programme that is already delivering tangible benefits to millions of Kenyans. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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President William Ruto has strongly defended the Social Health Authority (SHA), dismissing critics as misguided and politically motivated amid ongoing healthcare reforms.

  • Over 30 million Kenyans have registered for the SHA scheme within its first year, a significant increase from the previous system.
  • President William Ruto is defending the Social Health Authority (SHA) against claims of failure.
  • Ruto used the analogy of past opposition to projects like Bomas to highlight similar resistance to the SHA, which he asserts is already providing substantial medical support, citing examples of households receiving significant financial assistance for treatments.

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