Kenya: Ruto Defends Social Health Authority, Dismisses Critics As Misguided Amid Healthcare Reforms

Nairobi — President William Ruto has dismissed criticism of the government’s Social Health Authority (SHA), saying opponents lack the capacity to understand or interpret the scale of reforms underway in the country’s healthcare system.

Speaking during a meeting with Maendeleo ya Wanawake women, the Head of State defended the new health insurance scheme, terming it a transformative programme that is already delivering tangible benefits to millions of Kenyans.

“Those saying SHA is not working have…