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How govt plans to 'force' Kenyans to make SHIF contributions

Community Health Promotion Services (CHPS) staff assist citizens with enrollment for the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) at Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

The Ministry of Health says Kenyans in the informal sector will be roped into the mandatory payment of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) through a loan system.

The Court of Appeal heard that they can access money required for contributions and pay later with interest.

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