Senate Hearing Exposes Flaws in Kenyan Student Health Insurance

Kenyan Senate Hearing Highlights Concerns Over Student Medical Insurance Scheme. A recent Kenyan Senate session saw a heated exchange between Senator Sifuna and Cabinet Secretary Duale regarding the EduAfia medical insurance scheme. Senator Sifuna questioned the discontinuation of the scheme and the lack of last expense compensation for deceased students. "Honorable CS, could you tell us why the EduAfia medical scheme, which provided comprehensive medical insurance for secondary school learners, was discontinued?" Sifuna pressed. CS Duale acknowledged issues such as fraud and misuse of funds within the scheme, promising to provide further details. The incident underscores the need for transparency and accountability in public programs.