KENYA: Wetang’ula Pledges Action on Teachers’ SHA Concern

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi 

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has acknowledged concerns raised by teachers over difficulties accessing quality healthcare under the new Social Health Authority scheme.

While hosting teachers from Bungoma County, the National Assembly Speaker said he will meet Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale next week to seek solutions.

“I will engage the Health Ministry on the early challenges affecting teachers under the SHA scheme,” he said.

Wetang’ula also said Junior Secondary School teachers raised the issue of autonomy, alongside concerns over promotions and employment f

airness.