The protesters also claimed they had been denied pre-authorisation rights, which they argue prevents them from requesting diagnostic imaging or performing critical medical procedures under the SHA framework.

Under the scheme, an undisclosed supplier will install machines in county facilities and receive payments directly from the Social Health Authority.

The PS further highlighted that rigorous training sessions for hospital staff were done to ensure seamless service delivery under the new system.

However, Senators raised legal concerns about the deal, questioning the national government’s role in procuring medical equipment for counties and whether the contract was valid.

Gachagua said experts had advised that the NHIF could have been enhanced at a cost of between Sh700 million and Sh800 million, significantly less than the Sh104 billion allocated to the SHA.

Union says the SHA board had excluded clinical officers from the list of service providers, even though they run over 1,000 private healthcare facilities in Kenya.

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.

The programme by ICJ in Kariobangi comes against the backdrop of an ongoing conversation on the effectiveness of SHA that has encountered challenges in its implementation.

Robert Ingasira, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority (SHA) on Friday stated that the government emphasised the need for hospitals to join the initiative.

This amount was distributed across 937 successful claims out of the 1,756 cases submitted by officers within the service.

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.

In a memo issued Tuesday, SHA Board Chairman Abdi Mohaned announced the decision, naming Robert Ingasira, the current Financial Services Director, as the Acting CEO in Wachira's absence.

In a notice, the authority said the change is outlined in the current stipulations of the Income Tax Act.

Wanjiru fears that the new payment requirements may place too much burden on her already strained finances.

The Health CS noted that primary healthcare is the first point of contact and the closest level of care for patients.

Barasa assured Kenyans that her ministry has put in place measures to process claims within 90 days.

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

The Kwale Oncology Centre is set to ease the burden on cancer patients in the coastal region.

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

The committee, chaired by Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, is expected to report its findings back to the Senate within 60 days.

The petitioners are seeking a suspension of the SHIF, which was initiated on October 1 to replace the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

Earlier in the week, a survey by the SHA's Engagement Forum revealed ongoing challenges for hospitals in logging into the system, pre-authorising claims, and admitting patients.

He noted that the government is also finalising mechanisms to ensure continuous coverage after the new deadline.

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.