Kiharu MP, Ndindi Nyoro, has proposed cutting the amount Kenyans contribute to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) by half and redirecting the savings to finance healthcare, starting in January 2028, if the opposition wins the 2027 General Elections.

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In a statement on Tuesday, August 18, Nyoro said the proposal will redirect over Ksh40 billion currently going to NSSF to healthcare, benefiting all Kenyans.

The proposal, the MP said, would help address the funding gap in the health sector, particularly in the treatment of chronic illnesses that have left many families struggling with medical bills.

"To have the system that manages healthcare owned by the government. On funding, there is a sticky funding gap. The action is to halve the amount of NSSF contribution and redirect around Ksh 40 billion to healthcare," Nyoro stated.

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His statement emphasises the remarks he made on Monday during his address to the nation on his political future.

During the Monday evening presser, Nyoro proposed cutting the NSSF contribution by 50 per cent, noting that the money would then go to healthcare.

"Starting in 2028, we will reduce the amount of money Kenyans contribute to NSSF by 50 per cent . That extra 50 per cent reduction goes into healthcare, and that will add an extra 40 billion shillings to our healthcare system," he said.

In his policy proposals outlining what he said should be achieved for all Kenyans, Nyoro argued that pension savings should not come at the expense of access to healthcare.

The former National Assembly Budget Committee chairperson said the additional funding would also be used to upgrade health facilities and improve the supply of medical equipment and essential commodities.

Nyoro further proposed establishing a government-owned system to manage healthcare, arguing that Kenya should have greater control over the systems that support the health sector.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke