SHA has previously stated that it has a staff establishment of 500 employees approved by the PSC and plans to advertise these positions by the end of the year.

Ruto stated that the government had already disbursed Sh5 billion over the past month to settle similar obligations, some of which date back over a decade.

Senator William Cheptumo, the Senate Committee chairperson, pledged to ensure justice for injured officers.

Garissa County, which has a target population of 905,000, has registered just 2.3 per cent of its population.

They have pressed the government to revert to NHIF until SHIF can be thoroughly reviewed and proven functional.

Individuals have been urged to register through the USSD code *147# or via the official SHA website.

Just last week, an additional Sh4 billion was disbursed to health facilities.

As Evans rebuilds his life post-treatment, he embraces his new role as a counsellor, knowing that his experience is a beacon of hope for others facing similar battles.

The medics contend that the Social Health Authority's (SHA) contracted healthcare providers have largely declined to implement the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

The unions issued a 14-day strike notice on October 8, 2024, expressing concerns over the shift from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the SHA.

PS Kimtai stated that approximately 50 per cent of the facilities are intentionally refusing to use the system, further warning that they risk facing consequences for their actions.

The reassurance comes as concerns rise over potential job losses as SHA plans to recruit new personnel.

To ensure transparency in the payment process, the Ministry said a committee will be formed to oversee the disbursement.

The lack of adequate public participation and clarity has discouraged many Kenyans from registering for SHIF.

PS Kimtai noted that the figure includes verified members previously enrolled in NHIF.

Clinical officers assert that they provide 70 per cent of clinical services in the country.

The Kenya Renal Association has submitted several recommendations to SHA to address the critical gaps in kidney health services.

The Nairobi Women’s Hospital has announced that effective immediately, only cash payments will be accepted due to unresolved issues with the SHA system.

The Ministry of Health notes that it is committed to ensuring that the transition to SHA is as smooth as possible while addressing any concerns from the public.

KMPDU has reiterated that NHIF is far superior to SHIF, warning of potential fraud within the new payment system.

Although the organisations were involved in the policy formulation process and shared their reservations, they claim the government has ignored their input.

The Ministry of Health aims to register 12 million households under the social health insurance programme.

The petitioners argued that the Social Health Insurance Act was being implemented without the necessary subsidiary legislation in place.

Omtatah announced that he, along with Eliud Matindi and Magare Gikenyi, is seeking a court ruling to halt both the SHIF launch and the government's contracts with various service providers involved in the initiative.

The government aims to register around 15 million Kenyans into the new system.

The Ministry of Health reports that approximately 1.7 million Kenyans have registered so far.

Wachira also highlighted that hospitals would assist unregistered individuals in signing up on-site to ensure they can access healthcare services.

The deadline for the mandatory registration is set at September 30, 2024.

This decision offers a temporary reprieve to the Ministry of Health, which has faced significant legal challenges following the initial court decision.

LSK told the court that the directive issued by the Ministries of Education and Health, and the Attorney General was unlawful.