Ruto @ 3: Mixed reactions on primary healthcare push

A bold pledge in President William Ruto’s manifesto was universal health coverage for every Kenyan. Three years on, the Social Health Authority -SHA is at the heart of that vision, with primary healthcare as its anchor. Nearly a year into its rollout, the healthcare programme has drawn mixed reactions...some Kenyans hail it as life-changing, easing medical bills and making care accessible, while for others, the mandatory premiums remain out of reach. Tonight, we assess SHA’s promise, its wins, and its stumbles.