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Kenya health insurance reform

Overview

The Kenyan government has introduced the Social Health Insurance Act as a major reform to achieve universal health coverage. This legislation replaces the National Hospital Insurance Fund, which previously covered roughly 25% of the population.

Under the new system, the Social Health Authority will manage a framework where all citizens are expected to register and contribute 2.75% of their income, regardless of their formal employment status. The reform aims to reduce the high level of out-of-pocket expenditures that have historically limited healthcare access.

The implementation has been marked by legal disputes. Although the High Court previously struck down portions of the law due to a lack of public participation, an appeals court stayed that ruling, allowing the transition to proceed.

Entities

Expert Africa · Social Health Authority · Kenya · William Ruto · Kenya Ministry of Health

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Kenya implements Social Health Insurance Act for universal coverage

    Kenya is implementing the Social Health Insurance Act to replace its aging state insurer, requiring citizens to contribute 2.75% of their income for universal coverage despite ongoing legal challenges.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Kenya introduces mandatory travel insurance for international visitors

    Kenya will require international visitors staying under 12 months to hold travel insurance with at least US$50,000 in medical coverage, including emergency evacuation and repatriation.

Sources

eveningreport.nz · thevoicenewsmagazine.com