Kenya: Ruto Orders Closure of Any Hospital Involved in Social Health Authority Fraud

SHA fraud: 31 private health facilities closed

Kenya: Ruto Orders Closure of Any Hospital Involved in Social Health Authority Fraud

London, UK -- President William Ruto says 1,000 hospitals have been shut down over fraudulent Social Health Authority (SHA) claims.

1,000 health facilities shut over SHA fraud, Ruto says

President William Ruto has expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the Social Health Authority (SHA) nine months after it rolled out.

Media must resist the latest moves to muzzle journalism

President William Ruto’s failing government has never disguised its contempt for the media. First was the decision to channel its advertising spending to one outlet, followed by the sustained negative characterisation of journalists by politicians close to the president. Media practitioners have lately become major victims of police brutality during Gen Z protests, with dozens […]

We've tracked and closed over 1,000 medical facilities engaging in SHA fraud – Ruto

“The criminal elements that are staining SHA will not succeed."

Kenya: President Ruto Orders Closure Of 1000 Hospitals Involved In Fraud

By Ebi Kesiena President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Health to shut down any hospital involved in fraudulent activities related to the Social Health Authority (SHA) claims. This decisive action comes after 1000 hospitals were closed due to their involvement in such malpractices, with more closures anticipated. The President emphasised the importance of maintaining the efficiency and integrity of the health programme, stating, “Our …