Kenya Gachagua Urges Teachers to Reject SHA Cover, Demands Better Insurance as Opposition Intensifies Coastal Tour Gachagua defended teachers who are yet to receive payments for marking last year’s KCSE examinations, accusing the government of misplaced priorities. By CORRESPONDENT Published 11 hours ago Share Tweet MOMBASA, Kenya, Apr 24 – Rigathi Gachagua has called on teachers to demand a better medical insurance scheme, criticizing the current Social Health Authority (SHA) arrangement as inadequate and burdensome. Speaking during a political tour of the Coast region, the DCP party leader said teachers continue to suffer under the scheme, which he claimed owes county governments over Sh8 billion, raising concerns over its sustainability and effectiveness. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp Gachagua defended teachers who are yet to receive payments for marking last year’s KCSE examinations, accusing the government of misplaced priorities. He alleged that funds meant for public services were being diverted for political purposes, instead of addressing pending dues owed to educators. The remarks were made during the United Alternative Government’s three-day tour of Kwale and Mombasa counties, where opposition leaders have ramped up criticism of the current administration. According to Gachagua, the government lacks a clear development agenda for the Coast region, accusing it of being preoccupied with corruption and mismanagement. On security, the former Deputy President criticized Interior Cabinet Secretary over alleged tolerance of politically motivated violence, claiming that “goons” are being used to intimidate opponents and interfere with private property. He cited a recent incident in Runda, where private land was reportedly invaded, and called on the Inspector General of Police to ensure protection of citizens and their property. Kalonzo Musyoka echoed Gachagua’s sentiments, warning that security officers implicated in misconduct would be held accountable under a future administration. The opposition team wrapped up the first day of their “Meet the People” tour with visits to Samburu, Mazeras, and Msambweni in Kwale County, as well as Likoni in Mombasa. They are expected to continue their engagements with rallies scheduled in Nyali and Tononoka. In this article: featured , Gachagua teachers welfare , Kalonzo Musyoka opposition Kenya , Kenya , Kenya opposition coast tour , Kenya political rallies Mombasa , Kwale county political tour , Rigathi Gachagua SHA , SHA insurance Kenya teachers , Social Health Authority SHA Kenya , teacher salary delays Kenya , teachers insurance cover Kenya , unpaid KCSE teachers marking Comments Comments Popular BUDGET KRA Scraps Nil Returns, Introduces ‘PIN with No Obligation’ to Ease Compliance Burden Kenya Motorists Association Opposes Plan to Inspect Older Private Vehicles Kenya Ruto Pushes Back on Development Criticism in Northern Kenya Haiti Mission Chaos in Haiti as civilians attempt to block departure of Kenyan police officers Kenya KIM Campuses Shut Countrywide After TVET Crackdown on Unapproved Programs NATIONAL NEWS KDF graduates new infantry specialists to boost readiness Kenya Transport Sector Demands Fuel Price Cap of Sh140 Diesel, Sh150 Petrol, Threatens Protests Kenya Ruto Explains Why Fuel Costs More in Kenya DIPLOMACY Ruto heads to Italy for a 3-day state visit Advertisement Share Tweet More on Capital News Top stories Sakaja Faces Fresh Storm Over Nairobi Lands Docket Reshuffle NAIROBI,Kenya Apr 24-Nairobi South MCA and Nairobi County Assembly Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege has issued Governor Johnson Sakaja with a 24-hour ultimatum to… CORRESPONDENT 9 hours ago Kenya Met Department Issues Nationwide Heavy Rainfall Warning Through May 1 Strong winds may also lead to damage to infrastructure, uprooted trees, and reduced visibility. CORRESPONDENT 10 hours ago Kenya IEBC voter registration drive nears close with 1.8mn new voters recorded IEBC noted that Kenyans w