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Ailing Healthcare: The Ruto Government's Betrayal of Kenyan Health

Explore the dire state of healthcare in Kenya under William Ruto's government, marred by the failure of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and conflicts of interest with Ruto's close associates. Discover how Kenyan hospitals are withdrawing services for NHIF cardholders, leaving citizens vulnerable and underserved... In the heart of Kenya's healthcare crisis lies a tangled web of betrayal and broken promises, orchestrated by the very government sworn to protect its citizens' well-being. As hospitals across the nation withdraw services for NHIF cardholders, the stark reality of William Ruto's failed governance comes sharply into focus. At the centre of this debacle looms the ill-fated Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), a purported beacon of hope hastily ushered into law by the Ruto administration. Promising comprehensive health coverage for all Kenyans, SHIF was touted as the panacea to the ailing healthcare system. Yet, beneath its veneer of promise lies a ta

Kenya runs out of maize supplies

HAMBURG - The Kenyan government is preparing a tender to purchase 270,000 tonnes of maize and is now pre-qualifying trading houses to bid, European traders said on Tuesday.

Pre-qualification will end on June 26 and bidding will start at an unspecified period in July, traders said. White maize is being sought for an unspecified shipment date. On May 20, the Kenyan government said it would undertake major maize imports this summer to avert a looming food shortage caused by post-election ethnic violence late last year which forced thousands of farmers to flee their farms.

Violent mobs protesting against the "re-election" of President Mwai Kibaki in December destroyed large volumes of maize in stores during violence in which hundreds of people were killed.

Reuters

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