National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has pledged to seek an urgent resolution to the grievances raised by teachers regarding access to quality healthcare under the new SHA scheme.
In a statement on April 25, 2026, Wetang’ula acknowledged the concerns raised by teachers, adding that the challenges are real and require urgent attention.
“I acknowledge the concerns raised by teachers over the difficulties in accessing quality healthcare under the new SHA scheme. These challenges are real and require urgent attention,” read part of the statement.
He added that he had assured them that he would meet the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, the following week.
Moses Wetang’ula to Meet Health CS
According to Wetang’ula, the meeting will focus on finding practical solutions to the early challenges affecting teachers’ access to the healthcare system.
“Today, while hosting teachers from Bungoma County at my residence, I assured them that I will meet the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Adan Duale, next week to discuss practical solutions to the early challenges affecting their full access to the scheme,” read part of the statement.
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He noted that during the discussions, Junior Secondary School teachers also reiterated their call for complete autonomy to support the effective implementation of the new education system.
The concerns highlighted ongoing debates around the structure and management of education reforms.
Teachers further raised issues regarding fairness in promotions and employment within the education sector.
Wetang’ula said he will pursue the matters with the Ministry of Education to ensure they are addressed appropriately.
Additionally, the Speaker also used the opportunity to encourage teachers to continue supporting the development agenda of President William Ruto, urging unity in advancing the country’s progress while ongoing concerns are being addressed.
Teachers Threaten to Strike Over SHA Concerns
This comes shortly after Teachers under the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) its members warned that they may down their tools if the problems facing the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover are not fixed.
The teachers said the scheme has failed to deliver adequate medical services, citing system failures, treatment delays, and inefficiencies that have left many unable to access healthcare.
They now caution that the situation could trigger a nationwide strike if no urgent action is taken.
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Speaking on behalf of KNUT Kiambu West, Secretary General Michael Muna said teachers feel shortchanged by the current arrangement.
“We are getting a raw deal. The anticipation that we had, we are getting a raw deal, and the challenges that we have highlighted need to be addressed for these teachers to be contented,” Muna said.
He added that many teachers are struggling to understand why they are paying for a scheme that does not fully serve them.
In addition, the teacher said the problems have worsened since their full integration into SHA in December 2025, compared with the Minet cover insurance.
