Corrupt practices in the SHA insurance scheme to be actively addressed by President Ruto
President William Ruto has accused the Social Health Authority (SHA) of corruption and vowed to take action against those implicated. The corruption at SHA was exposed through systems put in place by President Ruto's administration.
During a recent speech, President Ruto was accompanied by several politicians, including Siaya Governor James Orengo and MPs Gideon Ochanda and Samuel Atandi. The President reaffirmed his commitment to his administration's anti-graft campaign and promised to refund stolen public funds from individuals involved in the corruption at SHA.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi supports President Ruto's accusations against individuals implicated in corruption. Mbadi claims that procurement officers have been stealing through the old system, and he clarified that the e-procurement platform was acquired in 2020 at a cost of Sh370 million, not Sh5 billion as reported in some reports.
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita and Ugenya MP David Ochieng have urged President Ruto to take stronger action against those responsible for corruption. Nyamita stresses that punishing offenders is the only way to restore public trust. Ochieng suggests publicly naming culprits to send a strong warning.
President Ruto announced that an electronic procurement system will be rolled out across government to enhance transparency. The electronic procurement system was implemented starting in 2025, with ongoing modernization efforts and related legislation being advanced particularly during the year 2025. Key discussions and initiatives for digital modernization and electronic procurement have taken place throughout 2025, with implementation measures actively pursued from mid-2025 onward.
President Ruto also stated that anyone unwilling to implement e-procurement can leave the government. He warned that those who stole from the defunct NHIF will be held accountable.
The President's accusations and actions against corruption come as the Kenyan government is moving to harmonise civil servants' pay, reduce fees for freshers, and launch various development projects, including a dairy project. The government's efforts to improve transparency and combat corruption are expected to continue as the administration works towards achieving its goals.
