A section of Social Health Authority(SHA) building on March 5, 2025 located at Upper Hill in Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]A dramatic courtroom showdown unfolded at the Milimani High Court yesterday that threatens to collapse the Kenya Kwanza flagship medical cover that anchors the universal health coverage plan. Petitioners challenged the Sh104.8 billion Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) digital system, pushed for its disbandment as they accused the government of secrecy, illegal procurement and constitutional violations.

Source: Standard Digital January 17, 2026 06:00 UTC