Nairobi City County Government has announced plans to upscale enrollment of members of Cooperatives and Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOS) in to the Social Health Authority (SHA) program.
This strategic move is designed to boost health coverage for the city’s informal sector, which plays a pivotal role in Kenya’s economy.
During a capacity building and sensitization workshop held in Machakos, Nairobi County Executive for Business and Hustler Opportunities, Dr. Anastasia Nyalita emphasized the significance of this program.
She said Nairobi County accounts for over 60% of all cooperatives and SACCOS in Kenya. The sector is crucial to increasing participation in health schemes.
The innovative strategy aims to designate members of these organized groups as remitting entities for annual and monthly insurance premiums to SHA. By doing so, the initiative is poised to provide health coverage for over 500,000 households, ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to necessary medical services.” said Dr. Nyalita.
Dr. Nyalita said the county government aims to set a precedent for similar initiatives across the city, fostering a healthier, more secure future for all Nairobi residents.
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Chief Officer Cooperatives, George Mutiso, said that target sectors would include Matatu (public transport), Boda Boda (motorcycle taxis), Mama Mboga (informal food vendors), JuaKali (informal artisans), Mitumba (second-hand clothing vendors), and various worker cooperatives.
“This comprehensive approach is touted as a solution to the long-standing challenges faced in enrolling the informal sector into health insurance schemes.”
By Obegi Malack
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