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High court declares social health insurance fund unconstitutional

Huldah Matara by Huldah Matara
July 12, 2024
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A three-judge bench has declared the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), which was proposed to replace the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), unconstitutional.

The bench, comprising Justices Robert Limo, Alfred Mabeya, and Fridah Mugambi, cited the lack of public participation as the primary reason for deeming the SHIF unconstitutional.

The decision represents a major setback for the government, which had championed the SHIF as a crucial reform to enhance healthcare funding and delivery in the country. The judges emphasized that public participation is a constitutional requirement and a cornerstone of democratic governance. The lack of adequate involvement of the public in the establishment of the SHIF, they argued, rendered the process flawed and unconstitutional.

According to the ruling, the government and the National Assembly now have until November 20th to implement the necessary changes and follow the correct legal procedures to establish the SHIF. This directive provides a window for the authorities to address the procedural deficiencies and possibly reintroduce the SHIF in compliance with the law.

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The government now faces the challenge of revisiting the SHIF proposal, ensuring thorough public engagement, and navigating the legislative process within the stipulated timeframe. This process will require balancing various interests and perspectives to build consensus and develop a healthcare funding model that meets constitutional requirements and garners public support.

In the meantime, the NHIF remains the primary health insurance provider, continuing its operations while the government works to address the judicial concerns raised about the SHIF.

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