President Ruto declared the government aims to make quality healthcare a right for every person, not just the wealthy. He made these comments at the funeral service for Malava MP Malulu Injendi held Tuesday in Kakamega County. During his speech, Ruto urged citizens to sign up with the Social Health Authority as part of the push toward healthcare coverage for all Kenyans, regardless of income. He expressed concern that Kakamega County has seen limited participation, with just 580,000 residents registered out of a population of 1.8 million.
Ruto shared that Parliament's insurance plan covered the late Injendi's medical expenses, which totaled Sh9 million. He emphasized his desire to extend similar protection to all citizens across the country. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula compared healthcare reforms to new shoes that feel uncomfortable at first but prove better than old ones with time. He encouraged people to embrace the changes happening through SHA despite the initial discomfort they might experience.
Wetang'ula noted that many critics claim SHA doesn't work, yet these same individuals haven't bothered to register for the program. Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah pointed out that widespread falsehoods about SHA have confused many Kenyans about the program's benefits. He stressed that healthcare remains a personal matter that affects each person individually when illness strikes. Ichung'wah advised citizens to ignore misleading information and focus instead on protecting their health through proper registration.
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot reinforced these messages by highlighting SHA's impact since its creation. He revealed the program has already paid Sh19 billion toward hospital bills for vulnerable populations. Cheruiyot challenged skeptical citizens to register themselves rather than believing rumors about the program's effectiveness. He suggested people should discover through direct experience whether SHA will provide them with meaningful healthcare support when needed.
Ruto shared that Parliament's insurance plan covered the late Injendi's medical expenses, which totaled Sh9 million. He emphasized his desire to extend similar protection to all citizens across the country. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula compared healthcare reforms to new shoes that feel uncomfortable at first but prove better than old ones with time. He encouraged people to embrace the changes happening through SHA despite the initial discomfort they might experience.
Wetang'ula noted that many critics claim SHA doesn't work, yet these same individuals haven't bothered to register for the program. Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah pointed out that widespread falsehoods about SHA have confused many Kenyans about the program's benefits. He stressed that healthcare remains a personal matter that affects each person individually when illness strikes. Ichung'wah advised citizens to ignore misleading information and focus instead on protecting their health through proper registration.
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot reinforced these messages by highlighting SHA's impact since its creation. He revealed the program has already paid Sh19 billion toward hospital bills for vulnerable populations. Cheruiyot challenged skeptical citizens to register themselves rather than believing rumors about the program's effectiveness. He suggested people should discover through direct experience whether SHA will provide them with meaningful healthcare support when needed.
