Deputy President William Ruto cautions teachers on health cover

The chairman of the Kenya Secondary Schools Headteachers Association John Awiti (centre) introduces the chairman and founder of Mount Kenya University Dr. Simon Gicharu (right) to Deputy President William Ruto (left) when he arrived at the Mombasa Wildwaters Theme Park, for the opening of the headteachers annual conference, June 16, 2015. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD].

Deputy President William Ruto has waded into the debate on the contentious health insurance cover for teachers, urging them to critically assess available options before making a choice.

Addressing secondary school heads gathered in Mombasa yesterday, Mr Ruto said the Government was committed to reforming universal healthcare for all Kenyans and pitched for the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).