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Senators take on Barasa over SHA failures, demand value for money

Health Cabinet Secretary Debra Barasa addresses the media at Afya House, Nairobi on January 15, 2025. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa Wednesday came under attack from senators who accused her of failing to address concerns on the Social Health Authority (SHA), exposing patients to suffering.

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah wondered why Kenyans were paying so much for healthcare yet the services were still wanting.

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