Residents of Ahero All Smiles As Fred Odumo Nying’uro Paves CBD Kobil Road

Residents of Ahero CBD Kobil were all smiles today as Wakili Fred Odumo Nying’uro fulfilled his promise to place murram on the road leading into the town.

The busy road has been in a pathetic state for a while and Wakili Fred Odumo Nying’uro promised to do something about it so that the small-scale traders may find secure pavements from where to display their wares.

Today was the day and the residents of this part of Ahero could not hide their smiles and excitement as truckfulls of murram were downloaded on the road ready for works.

Meanwhile, President Ruto today announced the final transition from National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

“We now have a law that establishes the Critical Illness Fund, which will be used to meet the cost of illnesses such as Cancer. No Kenyan will have to sell his property to pay medical bills,” President Ruto reassured, highlighting the government’s commitment to addressing critical health needs.

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Ruto’s call to overhaul NHIF comes hours after hospitals affiliated with the Kenya Healthcare Federation are set to implement cash-only terms for NHIF patients, citing delayed reimbursements and inadequate payouts as pressing concerns.

Tim Theuri, CEO of the Kenya Healthcare Federation, expressed apprehension over the sustainability of healthcare institutions in light of the ongoing challenges with NHIF reimbursement.

“The fragmented nature of the industry, coupled with limited access to traditional financing options like banks due to their financial standing, makes them especially vulnerable when NHIF reimbursements are delayed or inadequate,” Theuri lamented.