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Kenya's High Court ruled the 2024 SHIF rollout unconstitutional, demanding fixes within 90 days to protect health rights.
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.
While the SHIF remains operational, the government must fix critical gaps in infrastructure and oversight within 90 days under judicial supervision.
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.
The procurement of the health IT system was deemed lawful but lacked transparency, prompting calls for enhanced oversight.
The ruling stems from a petition by Senator Okiya Omtatah and activists, affirming that universal health coverage must be implemented with constitutional integrity.
El Tribunal Supremo de Kenia dictaminó que el despliegue de SHIF en 2024 es inconstitucional, exigiendo soluciones dentro de los 90 días para proteger los derechos de salud.