Salasya sends a direct message to Ruto amid SHA concerns
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, February 6, 2026Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has called on the government over the implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Salasya has asked President Ruto to sort out the mess in the healthcare system if he needs to make Kenyans happy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement shared on X on Friday, February 6, 2026, Salasya raised concerns about the cost of healthcare, access to services, and the struggles patients face in both public and private hospitals.
He has noted that Kenyans do not struggle with outpatient treatment as compared to inpatient treatment, and therefore, it should be sorted first.
The outspoken lawmaker 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.
“I want to ask the president of Kenya about two things he needs to sort out if he wants to make peace with Kenyans and make them happy. The first one is the healthcare system, SHA, and the second one is education,” Salasya said.
Message to Duale
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.
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.
The lawmaker’s remarks come amid growing concerns over the implementation and oversight of the SHA Fund, with hospitals across the country raising issues about delayed disbursements and the criteria used for accreditation and payments.
Salasya’s sharp criticism highlights a broader public debate on transparency and accountability in the health sector, particularly regarding the use of funds meant to support healthcare access for ordinary citizens.
There has been an ongoing standoff between government health officials and healthcare institutions, with patients and staff caught in the middle, as funding delays continue to impact services.
There have been growing criticisms against the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, accusing him of presiding over a health sector in freefall. Critics have cited conflict-of-interest claims tied to the SHA digital platform.