President William Ruto has revealed government plans to address cancer cases across the country following the struggles of Kenyans living with the disease. Speaking on November 20th, 2025, during the State address in Parliament buildings, Ruto said the government is looking forward to strengthening financial protection for cancer treatment. He said the Social Health Authority
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued an urgent notice to healthcare providers across the country following a widespread disruption affecting critical digital health systems. The authority confirmed on November 18 that services provided through the Digital Health Agency have experienced major downtime, significantly impacting operations. In a press statement, SHA said it had received
Cancer patients have decried the growing emotional and financial strain brought about by the new Social Health Authority (SHA) system, saying delays, unclear approvals, and rigid payment terms are worsening their suffering and disrupting treatment. Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health, representatives of the Kenya Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) described a