By SAMWEL OWINOMore by this AuthorThe Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) wants changes announced by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) suspended and a meeting of all stakeholders convened to discuss the way forward. Cotu Deputy Secretary-General Benson Okwaro termed the changes punitive, retrogressive, and irresponsible, claiming they were being pushed by individuals hell-bent on hampering the smooth running of NHIF. FRUSTRATIONAddressing reporters at Solidarity Building in Nairobi, Mr Okwaro said the changes are aimed at frustrating workers, who religiously make payments to the NHIF. Advertisement“We will not be party to such punitive changes against our members and we are ready to explore all avenues to stop NHIF’s reckless attempts to do so,” he added. We want it to continue providing services to the people but these changes must be withdrawn immediately,,” Mr Okwaro said.

Source: Daily Nation January 12, 2020 17:03 UTC