Earlier, a three-judge bench consisting of Justices Alfred Mabeya, Robert Limo and Fridah Mugambi declared the fund null and void
The High Court has suspended its earlier decision to declare the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) unconstitutional, for 45 days.
The suspension came following arguments from the Attorney General’s office, which warned of a void in health matters that would affect a majority of Kenyans if the nullification proceeded.
Earlier, a three-judge bench consisting of Justices Alfred Mabeya, Robert Limo and Fridah Mugambi declared the fund null and void and gave Parliament 120 days, until November 20, 2024, to make amendments to the said Act.
They instructed Parliament to undertake adequate public participation in accordance with the constitution before enacting the same act and amending the unconstitutional provisions.
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