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- Kenya Kwanza leaders defended the Social Health Insurance Authority (SHA), urging Kenyans to register and ignore misinformation.
- Critics were accused of supporting past corruption, while politicians were urged to educate the public on SHA’s benefits.
A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders has defended the Social Health Insurance Authority (SHA) rollout amid growing criticism.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa and President William Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet spoke in support of the initiative after attending a church function at St. Paul II Chepterwai Catholic Church.
They emphasized that SHA is part of the government’s transformative agenda to deliver affordable and quality healthcare services to Kenyans without causing financial hardship.
“We urge Kenyans to ignore the misinformation being peddled by some leaders and register in large numbers to benefit from this initiative,” Ichung’wa stated, urging citizens to take advantage of the program.
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At a separate event in Khwisero, Kakamega County, Ichung’wa called on fellow politicians to advocate for SHA and educate the public on its benefits.
He accused critics of the program of sympathizing with past corruption scandals at KEMSA, where public funds were allegedly embezzled through dubious procurement deals.
Ichung’wa also addressed the recent visits by church leaders to the State House, dismissing the negative comments circulating on social media. “Anyone can visit the House on the Hill with the blessings of President William Ruto,” he affirmed.
Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka and Matungu MP Peter Nabulindo joined the call, encouraging Kenyans to register for SHA and dismissing opposition to the program as politically motivated.
“This is a critical step towards ensuring all Kenyans have access to healthcare without financial strain,” they asserted.