By NASIBO KABALEMore by this AuthorPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has suspended implementation of the recently announced National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) regulations. He said on Tuesday that further consultations needed to be done by stakeholders before any changes could be effected. The changes were met with criticism from a section Kenyans including unions and politicians. Some of the contentious rules include requiring individuals who voluntarily join the scheme to wait for three months before accessing scheme benefits. AdvertisementIn the proposals, holders of the insurance would also be required to pay a year’s contribution, which is Sh6,000, in advance within the three months.

Source: Daily Nation January 14, 2020 08:48 UTC