NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 22 – President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that reforms in the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) are aimed at ensuring universal healthcare for all.

He told off critics of the reforms, saying they were up to no good and were opposed to the transformation of the country.

President Ruto noted that majority of Kenyans who are not in formal employment will now be expected to pay KSh300 monthly NHIF contributions down from KSh500.

Speaking when he distributed Christmas gifts to residents of Turbo Constituency and neighbouring areas at his Sugoi home, Uasin Gishu County, President Ruto  said the Government was keen to ensure Kenyans do not sell their property to access healthcare.

The President and First Lady Rachel Ruto gave food items, which included maize flour, cooking oil, wheat flour, rice and sugar, among others.

“We have reduced monthly payments to NHIF to make it easy for most people. The Government will pay for those who do not have the means to pay,” he said.

The President said it was wrong for some people to rush to court to stop projects aimed at improving the lives of Kenyans, including affordable housing.

“Under the affordable housing programme, 200,000 houses will be built every year. So far, more than 120,000 people have been employed in the programme,” said President Ruto.

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