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Counties furious over NHIF registration

NHIF building in Nairobi (PHOTO: Courtesy)

NAIROBI, KENYA: The Council of Governors is breathing fire over the ongoing NHIF registration by the national government.

Through a statement by its Chair Wycliffe Oparanya, COG says the ministry of health has overstepped its mandate conducting the process without proper consultation. Oparanya argues that the delivery of healthcare is a concurrent function, with a majority of the services provided by the county governments.

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