Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha on Sunday, June 2, stated that in 30 days, President William Ruto would lead the nation to pay for the Social Insurance Health Fund (SHIF). Speaking in Bungoma County, CS Nakhumicha remarked that salaried Kenyans led by the President would see a 2.5% deduction from their monthly salaries directed towards SHIF. According to the Health CS, mothers were most affected due to the discontinuation of Linda Mama, a cover that provided them with maternity insurance. To ensure a seamless transition from NHIF to SHIF, CS Nakhumicha remarked that her ministry would be launching a nationwide registration exercise. According to CS Nakhumicha, Kenyans will be able to register through a USSD code, or community health promoters and hospitals.
