The Ministry of Health has assured citizens that the Social Health Authority deductions still remain legal and the government will ignore the ruling.
In a statement, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the 2.75 percent contribution is still in effect. "We wish to reassure all Kenyans and our institutional partners that the 2.75 per cent contribution remains legally in force and is now recognised as tax-deductible under the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024," stated Duale.
He added, "SHA continues to operate within the legal framework provided by the Universal Health Coverage laws".
The Ministry acknowledged the High Court ruling on Monday, which declared the deductions from the gross income illegal, citing that it amounts to double taxation, hence violating income tax laws.
