Duale defends the SHA system amid MPs’ graft claims

Health cabinet secretary Aden Duale says some members of parliament own health facilities flagged in the recent SHA payment claims saga. Responding to lawmakers calling for his censure, Duale accused them of blackmail and attempts to derail the fight against corruption in the health sector. Lawmakers under Kenya Moja, speaking in parliament earlier Wednesday, demanded that Duale take responsibility for payments made to non-existent hospitals. The lawmakers have accused Duale, the SHA leadership, and influential figures from the state house of being behind the alleged fraud at the authority.