New Health Directive Puts Police Medical Care Under National Spotlight As Ruto Issues New Orders

Health reforms have dominated national debate as government pushes broader access to medical services nationwide. Attention is growing around uniformed services as policy changes begin to take shape across Kenya.

President William Ruto has issued fresh directions touching one of the country most critical institutions. The move aligns with ongoing efforts to reorganize health coverage under a new national framework.

The directive targets the Kenya National Police Service and its long standing medical arrangements system. Officers are set to transition to the Social Health Insurance Fund SHIF scheme nationwide soon.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale convened consultations to guide the changeover process within government systems. Security agencies health officials and digital teams were represented during the meeting held recently Nairobi.

A joint technical group will manage benefits providers and service rules for police personnel nationwide. Officials said migration will occur in phases to protect ongoing treatment access for officers families.

Previously the police relied on private insurers for healthcare coverage including several firms used before. Reports showed limits in facilities access claims handling and personal costs for many serving officers.

The administration argues the new model improves fairness efficiency and affordability within public health financing. Universal Health Coverage UHC remains a key pillar of the policy shift under current government agenda.

Police leadership is expected to coordinate closely during the transition period to avoid service gaps. Digital systems will support registration verification and claims processing across all units countrywide efficiently managed.

As implementation begins attention will focus on impact within the service over coming months ahead. The decision marks another step in reshaping public sector healthcare delivery under President William Ruto.