President William Ruto has expressed confidence that the ongoing issues surrounding Kenya's transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA), now rebranded as Taifa Care, will soon be resolved.
Addressing the 11th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit at State House, Nairobi, Ruto attributed the current challenges to the ambitious scale of the new healthcare initiative.
He emphasized that Taifa Care is designed to provide accessible, quality, and affordable healthcare for all Kenyans, regardless of their economic status.
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“The scale, ambition, and boldness of Taifa Care are unprecedented, and while there are operational and technological hurdles, we are confident they will be addressed swiftly,” said the President.
Taifa Care has faced criticism for offering limited benefits, with many Kenyans raising concerns about difficulties in accessing healthcare under the new system. Despite this, Ruto and his Health Cabinet Secretary, Deborah Barasa, have urged patience as the government works to streamline the program.
Under Taifa Care, Kenyans must contribute 2.75% of their income, with a minimum payment of Ksh.300. During his November 21 State of the Nation address, President Ruto revealed that over 15 million Kenyans had already enrolled in the scheme.
