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The MP called on the government to reallocate resources from other sectors to strengthen the health insurance program.

Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has raised concerns over the implementation of the new Social Health Authority (SHA), urging President William Ruto to intervene.  

Speaking on Wednesday, February 26, Barasa noted that many citizens are struggling to access medical services despite being registered under SHA, citing a lack of funds within the system.

"I'm taking this opportunity to tell President Ruto that Kenyans are crying that this SHA is not working, that there is no money. The system cannot accommodate the millions of Kenyans who are registered with SHA," he stated.

Barasa called on the government to reallocate resources from other sectors to strengthen the health insurance program, emphasizing that urgent action is needed.

"I'm asking you to get money from another sector within the government and put it into SHA so that Kenyans stop suffering when seeking medical services," he added.

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File image of Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa

This comes barely a week after Barasa initiated a proposal to amend the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Act, aiming to enhance teacher representation and optimize resource allocation within the Commission.

In a communication to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula on Monday, February 24, Barasa emphasized the need to make the TSC more inclusive and representative of all education stakeholders.

The proposed amendments include allowing primary school teachers, secondary school teachers and post-secondary institutions to nominate representatives to serve in the Commission.

He further added that secondary school teachers should also be granted the right to elect a representative, ensuring direct input from this critical education level.

For post-secondary institutions, Barasa proposes enabling them to nominate a commissioner.

"Enable post-secondary institutions to nominate a representative to serve as a commissioner, ensuring their unique interests and contributions to education are reflected in decision-making," he added.

Additionally, Barasa is advocating for a transition of the TSC from a full-time to a part-time operational model.

"The commission to sit on a part-time basis since we have a full-time secretariat and as such, it’s a waste of resources if both the commission and secretariat would operate on a full-time basis," he stated.