President William Ruto has announced the government’s plan to strengthen financial protection for Kenyans undergoing cancer treatment.
Speaking during the State Of The Nation address on Thursday, November 20, in the National Assembly, President Ruto said the Social Health Authority (SHA) will increase the Cancer Benefits Package to KSh 800,000.
This is from the current KSh 550,000, a move that will ease the treatment cost burden for the cancer patients.
The increase, the president announced, will be effective on December 1, 2025.
"This enhancement responds to the rising cost of sustained cancer care and ensures that patients can access quality, uninterrupted treatment without facing financial hardship," said President Ruto.Further in his speech, President Ruto noted that 27 million Kenyans are now registered in SHA, which is more than triple the number ever reached by the former NHIF.
