The High Court has issued conservatory orders suspending the operations of a special task force formed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to audit over Sh33 billion in pending medical claims at the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
In a ruling delivered by Justice Reuben Nyakundi, the court ordered a halt to the activities of the NHIF Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee, pending the determination of a constitutional petition challenging its legality. "Pending the hearing and determination of this Petition, a conservatory order is hereby issued suspending the operation of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee...
and restraining the committee from compiling any report, recommendations, or undertaking any actions pursuant to the said Gazette Notice," ruled Justice Nyakundi.
The order also bars CS Duale, the Ministry of Health, and any persons acting on their behalf from taking any action under or in reliance on Gazette Notice No. 4069 of March 28, 2025, which established the task force.
