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Kuppet demands release of Sh11b for medical cover

KUPPET acting Secretary General Moses Nthurima addressing the press in Nairobi on 6th February 2025. The Union is demanding the immediate release of medical capitation funds from the National Treasury to restore healthcare services for teachers ,Claiming that Sh 11 billion is owed to hospitals and the medical facilities are turning away teachers. (Collins Oduor, Standard)

Thousands of teachers are on the verge of missing medical services as the government delays remittance of insurance scheme capitation.

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) yesterday sounded the alarm, demanding the immediate release of Sh11 billion for the National Treasury to avert a crisis.

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