The government released Sh4 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to cater for public servants’ medical cover.
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku said the move demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of public servants.
He made the announcement as some leaders rallied support for SHA, urging Kenyans to register in large numbers.
SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi confirmed receipt of the funds on Friday.
CS Ruku noted that the allocation will ensure public servants are fully covered under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), emphasizing the government’s resolve to protect workers from high out-of-pocket health expenses.
Speaking at ACK St. Peter’s Cathedral, Siakago in Mbeere North, Embu County, during the annual ACK Women’s Union service, Ruku described SHA as a transformative step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
He observed that approximately 30,000 Kenyans are registering daily, signaling growing public confidence in the new health system.
“Public servants are already.
What remains is for us to diligently serve wananchi and support the rollout of SHA so that every Kenyan can access affordable and quality healthcare,” Ruku emphasized.
The service brought together hundreds of congregants, government officials, and local leaders.
A key highlight was the official induction of 987 women into the Mothers’ Union, led by the ACK Dean Bishop Moses Masamba, who is also the Bishop of the Diocese of Mbeere.
