Kenya – Court of Appeal Grants Stay on High Court Judgment, SHIF to Proceed on 1st October 2024
The Court of Appeal has issued a stay on the High Court's judgment, allowing the planned rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to move forward as scheduled on 1st October 2024.
Further details and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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