Employers reject plan to raise NHIF rates

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[Image source: African Arguments | Credit: Nina R.]


Nation | by Angela Oketch and Hellen Shikanda


Uproar has greeted proposals by the National Hospital Insurance Fund to deduct higher contributions from employees.

The move is radical and against standard practices, said Federation of Kenya Employers executive director Jacqueline Mugo.

“As the custodians of employers in the country, we were never consulted. We have an issue with the draft,” Ms Mugo said, adding: “(NHIF is) a law unto themselves. This is uncalled for…

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