Salasya hits out at govt over SHA, says outpatient manageable but inpatient crisis worsening
By Kiprono Keileb, February 6, 2026Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has criticised the government over the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA), accusing leaders of failing to address the financial burden faced by Kenyans seeking treatment.
In a statement shared on X on Thursday, February 5, 2026, Salasya raised concerns about the cost of care, access to services, and the struggles patients face in both public and private hospitals.
He pointed to everyday medical needs and how communities often handle them, saying the real pressure comes when families are forced to deal with high hospital bills.
“Mumerudanganya sana. Hatujawai changa pesa ya mtu kuenda martenity, hatujawai changa pesa ya mtu kuenda kutolewa meno, ati ako na malaria tunamchangia pesa, sisi wakenya tuko na shida na inpatient, wale wakenya wanaenda inpatient na ako na bill ya Ksh 100, 000 haitatui,” part of Salasya’s statement on X.
The MP also questioned the effectiveness of the current system, especially in private facilities, saying many patients are struggling to access services under the SHA.
“Ukienda hata hospitali za private wanakataa SHA kwa sababu mumekataa kupatiana pesa kwa private hospitals,” he stated.
The MP directed his criticism at President Ruto and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, warning that citizens are closely watching how the health sector is being managed.
“Wewe Aden Duale na Rais, wacha niwaambie, msifikirie wakenya hawaoni, wakenya si wajinga, karibu muda inaisha,” he stated.
The lawmaker insisted that while some inpatient needs can be managed partially by SHA, many families continue to struggle when serious illness requires outpatient leaving them exposed to large medical bills.
Salasya questioned the future of healthcare reforms and whether the system is delivering relief to ordinary Kenyans.