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Why is Ruto and Duale so keen on marketing SHA?
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale during the launch of SHA-Taifa Care and Digital of Health Ecosystem in Eldoret City on September 10, 2025.
What you need to know:
- What became of President Ruto's promise for a leaner administration and reduced public expenditure?
- The tussle over junior schools between Kuppet and Knut is about union dues, not JS teachers’ welfare.
Marketing SHA • Can anyone, please, explain to Damson Opiyo Onger why it is President William Ruto and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale who have been at the forefront in marketing the Social Health Authority (SHA). He asks: “Why is this so, yet this is a state corporation with its own chief executive officer, Dr Mercy Mwangangi, and directors?” His email address is [email protected].
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Ruto extravagance • At the height of last year’s Gen Z protests, David Yator recalls, the president promised a leaner administration, and reduced public expenditure and borrowing. “Was that just hot air, considering the luxury flight to Addis Ababa after a trip to US last year that cost the taxpayers Sh212 million in extravagance. And there are 20 advisers in his office.” His contact is [email protected].
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Lazy design • Observing the new high-rise buildings that are coming up in Nairobi’s posh Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Parklands neighbourhoods, Mista Nyambati says, one can’t fail to see that nearly all of them have similar designs. A lover of variety, he concludes: “It’s because our architects are either not very creative, are half-baked or simply lazy!” He can be reached through [email protected].
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Union deductions • The tussle over junior schools between the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers and the Kenya National Union of Teachers is about union dues, says Chris Kiriba. “It’s the benefit to either camp that matters, but not the JS teachers’ welfare. They should refuse to be duped and form their own union.” His contact is [email protected].
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Dependable • On the construction of infrastructure projects, Churchill Amatha says the military has shown in the past 15 years that it’s simply the best. “There is an assurance of speedy implementation, better use and value for money. The military should be made the first choice in undertaking mega development projects. Why should we waste time and money?” His contact is [email protected].
Have a competent day, won’t you!
