South Mugirango Member of Parliament and National Assembly Chief Whip Sylvanus Osoro has accused unnamed legislators of misappropriating funds from the Social Health Authority (SHA) through private hospitals.
Speaking during an event in Narok, Osoro claimed that some MPs are using their healthcare facilities to siphon money from the state insurance scheme. According to him, the legislators allegedly record fictitious medical operations and divert the proceeds to bankroll press conferences and political activities.
“There are MPs up to now who are pocketing funds from SHA meant for hospitals. They own hospitals where they claim operations are being done, then take the money and hold press conferences,” Osoro said.
The outspoken legislator further took aim at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his allies, accusing them of lacking the moral ground to criticize corruption. He alleged that Gachagua and his late brother, former Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua, were involved in graft during their tenure in public office.
“There are legislators who are corrupt, and we want to caution Wamunyoro (Gachagua). He has no moral authority to talk about corruption. He’s the one who stole from Nyeri County, and his late brother too. Everything about him is corruption,” Osoro remarked.
During Gachagua’s impeachment proceedings earlier this year, Osoro had also alleged that the former DP siphoned funds from his late brother’s estate, leaving the family in financial distress.
Osoro warned those engaging in fraudulent dealings within SHA that they would soon face legal consequences. “Whether you like it or not, you’ll soon see parliamentary cartels and SHA cartels at the county levels being arrested,” he cautioned.
His remarks come at a time when the new SHA scheme, which replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), faces scrutiny from health stakeholders. Concerns have been raised about its sustainability, transparency, and the risk of cartels exploiting loopholes.
Osoro’s accusations add to the growing debate about SHA’s credibility, with calls mounting for tighter oversight to safeguard public funds and ensure affordable healthcare delivery for all Kenyan
