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flag Kenya's High Court ruled the 2024 SHIF rollout unconstitutional, demanding fixes within 90 days to protect health rights.

flag Kenya's High Court ruled on March 19, 2026, that the October 1, 2024, rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund was unconstitutional due to inadequate preparation, violating citizens' rights to health and dignity. flag While the SHIF remains operational, the government must fix critical gaps in infrastructure and oversight within 90 days under judicial supervision. flag The court mandated continued access to emergency and life-saving care for all, ensured fair means-testing for informal workers, and required quarterly progress reports for a year. flag The procurement of the health IT system was deemed lawful but lacked transparency, prompting calls for enhanced oversight. flag The ruling stems from a petition by Senator Okiya Omtatah and activists, affirming that universal health coverage must be implemented with constitutional integrity.

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