Ruto Administration Seeks to Lift Freeze on Health Insurance Act Despite Concerns Over Privacy and Affordability
• Ruto administration pushing to lift court order freezing implementation of Social Health Insurance Act, arguing it has created a vacuum affecting 17M Kenyans • Health CS says order has affected access to healthcare for 5M+ NHIF members receiving treatment, unable to get authorization • Act makes registration mandatory to access public services, petitioner argues unconstitutional to restrict access • Petitioner argues biometrically registering children breaches privacy rights and exposes them to online risks • Mandatory 2.75% contribution deemed excessive on top of existing taxes; law lacks systemic process for affordable coverage