Strengthening Health Financing through Legislative Oversight
Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale appeared before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Tharaka Nithi Senator Hon. Mwenda Gataya, to present and clarify the Social Health Insurance (SHI) (Amendment) Regulations—Legal Notice No. 55 of 2025—and the SHI (Tariffs for Healthcare Services) Regulations—Legal Notice No. 56 of 2025.
The session, held at the Main Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, provided a platform to deepen understanding and alignment on the implementation of Kenya’s ongoing health sector reforms under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
In his briefing, Hon. Duale highlighted key partnerships driving the reform agenda, including:
•The collaboration with Aga Khan University Hospital to support surgical care under SHA, particularly for kidney transplants and cardiac surgeries.
•The strategic partnership with ROCHE East Africa to significantly reduce the cost of breast cancer treatment from KES 120,000 to KES 40,000—strengthening financial protection for patients and supporting Universal Health Coverage (UHC) goals.
The Cabinet Secretary was accompanied by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Ms. Mary Muthoni, SHA Chairperson Dr. Abdi Mohamed, and other senior Ministry of Health officials.