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Social Health Authority Faces Funding Gaps, Debt Claims, and Contribution Concerns
A report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) indicates Kenya's new Social Health Authority (SHA) is facing a Sh116 billion funding gap and issues with fraud, hindering the rollout of Universal Health Coverage. Lack of adequate funding is described as a major obstacle to the SHA's full implementation. In addition, faith-based health providers are demanding the government release over Kshs 10 billion in debt owed to them by the now-defunct NHIF and the SHA. Meanwhile, Manyatta MP Mukunji has voiced concerns over unfairness in SHA contributions, highlighting a disparity where some pay monthly while others may have to pay for two years upfront. The government's plan is to strengthen healthcare services, with an explanation that the SHA is meant to offer a broader safety net than the previous NHIF.
President Ruto and DP Gachagua Clash Over Leadership and Drought Response
President William Ruto stated that his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, lacks the authority to criticize his leadership, and has also admonished him concerning ethnic politics. In turn, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President Ruto's handling of the ongoing drought crisis in Kenya. Gachagua specifically criticized the government's allocation of 4 billion shillings to combat the drought, calling the amount insufficient for the 3.3 million people affected. He is calling for the drought to be declared a national disaster as its severity continues to impact communities across the country.
Kenyans Rescued from Russia-Ukraine Conflict After Being Lured by False Job Promises
Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi announced that Kenya has successfully rescued and repatriated 27 Kenyans from the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone. According to Mudavadi, these individuals had been lured there by false job promises. The Prime Cabinet Secretary also admitted that Kenyans who died in the war were deceived with promises of different job opportunities, only to find themselves on the battlefield. These events follow escalating concerns in Kiambu after fears that a Kenyan national may have joined the Russian army. Separately, a family in Kiambu reported being in distress as their son has gone silent while in Russia.
Protests and Arson Erupt in Mathira After Murder of 9-Year-Old Girl
Tension and chaos have erupted in Mathira, Nyeri County, following the tragic killing of a nine-year-old girl named Shantel Waruguru. The child's body was discovered in a latrine in Rititi Village, leading to clashes between police and residents. Enraged locals and residents of Rititi engaged in protests over the murder. During the unrest, the homes of the suspected culprits were set on fire and torched by the protesters.
Three People Shot in Huruma During Protest; Autopsy Confirms Student's Death
Three people were shot by police officers in Huruma during clashes that occurred as police confronted a group of protesters. The demonstrators were protesting against the killing of a student. An autopsy report for Sheryl Achieng’, a young girl shot by a police officer in Huruma, has since confirmed she died from a gunshot wound to the head. Following recent protests, affected families are now demanding justice and a compensation plan for their losses.
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