Faith Masita
More than 227,000 teachers have already accessed healthcare services under the Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover since its transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA) system on 1 December 2025, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has revealed.
The milestone was announced during a consultative meeting between the Ministry of Health and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) aimed at reviewing the rollout of the programme, which now covers 413,577 teachers and 807,426 dependents across the country.
Speaking during the meeting, Duale said the figures demonstrate growing confidence in the new health financing framework.
«“The fact that over 227,000 teachers have already accessed services since the transition to SHA is a clear indication that the Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover is working and expanding access to quality healthcare for our teachers and their families,” said Duale.»
The Health CS noted that the programme is a key pillar in the government’s broader Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.
«“Teachers play a critical role in our national development, and it is our responsibility to ensure they have seamless, affordable and quality healthcare wherever they are in the country,” he added.»
The meeting, attended by a TSC delegation led by Ms Eveleene Mitei, reviewed progress in implementing the scheme as well as operational and data management challenges affecting its rollout.
Stakeholders agreed to strengthen internal TSC processes, establish a joint technical team bringing together SHA and the Digital Health Agency (DHA), and intensify beneficiary education to help teachers navigate their patient portals and access services more efficiently.
Officials also highlighted the expanding network of facilities available to teachers, with over 9,000 healthcare facilities nationwide now accessible under the scheme.
«“Our focus now is to ensure the system runs smoothly, address emerging technical challenges and empower teachers with the information they need to fully utilise the cover,” Duale said.»
The meeting was also attended by SHA Chief Executive Officer Dr Mercy Mwangangi, DHA Chief Executive Officer Eng. Anthony Lenayara, SHA Chairperson Dr Abdi Mohamed, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Health.
The milestone was announced during a consultative meeting between the Ministry of Health and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) aimed at reviewing the rollout of the programme, which now covers 413,577 teachers and 807,426 dependents across the country.
Speaking during the meeting, Duale said the figures demonstrate growing confidence in the new health financing framework.
«“The fact that over 227,000 teachers have already accessed services since the transition to SHA is a clear indication that the Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover is working and expanding access to quality healthcare for our teachers and their families,” said Duale.»
The Health CS noted that the programme is a key pillar in the government’s broader Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.
«“Teachers play a critical role in our national development, and it is our responsibility to ensure they have seamless, affordable and quality healthcare wherever they are in the country,” he added.»
The meeting, attended by a TSC delegation led by Ms Eveleene Mitei, reviewed progress in implementing the scheme as well as operational and data management challenges affecting its rollout.
Stakeholders agreed to strengthen internal TSC processes, establish a joint technical team bringing together SHA and the Digital Health Agency (DHA), and intensify beneficiary education to help teachers navigate their patient portals and access services more efficiently.
Officials also highlighted the expanding network of facilities available to teachers, with over 9,000 healthcare facilities nationwide now accessible under the scheme.
«“Our focus now is to ensure the system runs smoothly, address emerging technical challenges and empower teachers with the information they need to fully utilise the cover,” Duale said.»
The meeting was also attended by SHA Chief Executive Officer Dr Mercy Mwangangi, DHA Chief Executive Officer Eng. Anthony Lenayara, SHA Chairperson Dr Abdi Mohamed, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Health.
