The government has approved the allocation of Ksh950 million to cover the Social Health Authority (SHA) premiums for low-income Kenyans.
Principal Secretaries drawn from the Medical Services and Social Protection state departments shared the news following a meeting on Thursday, January 16. "The government has earmarked Ksh950 million to offer SHA medical coverage to low-income households that cannot afford premiums," part of the statement read.
PSs Harry Kimtai and Joseph Motari from the respective ministries also revealed the intrigues of their collaboration which will enable the initiative to reach 4.4 million eligible households identified in the social registry.
Social Health Authority building in Nairobi Photo Wingubox According to the statement, the Inua Jamii database which supports at least 1.75 million beneficiaries mostly from the older generation will also be crucial in the identification process. "The Social Registry, encompassing over 4.4 million households, and the Inua Jamii database, which supports 1.75 million beneficiaries, will be used to identify eligible households," the statement added.
