In a joint consultative session bringing together the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and the Social Health Authority (SHA), we concluded a two-day retreat following our co-signed communiqué of 23rd April 2026.

The engagement brought together KUPPET representatives from all 47 counties to review progress in three key benefit administration areas following the transition of teachers to SHA under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF).

Health CS Hon Aden Duale confirmed that the Last Expense Benefit is now fully operational, with a payout of KES 300,000 upon the demise of a principal member.

The initial 160 claims submitted through TSC and SHA have been processed and are ready for release, with future claims to be settled within 48 hours.

We have also institutionalised the Ex-Gratia Management Framework and finalized the contracting of overseas facilities to expand access to specialised care under the Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover.

In addition, SHA has intensified regional engagements to strengthen service delivery and address emerging challenges promptly.

Previously issued directives remain in force, including the withdrawal of tariff locking, ongoing targeted negotiations within a four-week framework, reactivation of TSC county structures and reinforcement of the walk-in, walk-out service guarantee.

The meeting was further briefed on the upcoming rollout of the National Ambulance Services to enhance timely referrals, alongside plans to establish referral hospitals in Bungoma, Kericho and the Coast region.

Teachers managing chronic illnesses will now receive a full one-month supply of medication, while assistive devices remain fully covered under the benefits package.

These structured engagements continue to strengthen a responsive, efficient and trusted system, advancing our Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.

The meeting was attended by CEOs Dr. Mercy Mwangangi (SHA), Eng. Anthony Lenayara (DHA) KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori, Vice Chairperson Julius Korir and Ibrahim Mumin of the Teachers Service Commission.