Inside Usalama Cover: The New 8,000-Hospital Medical Shield for Police and Prisons

Usalama Cover

The official launch of the Usalama Cover on April 2, 2026, marks a historic shift for Kenya’s security sector. With over 138,000 officers from the National Police Service (NPS) and Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) now onboarded into the Social Health Authority (SHA) framework, the government is promising a new era of “dignity and fairness” for … Read more

The Unstoppable Rise of Bobi Wine: From Ghetto President to Uganda’s Opposition Icon

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known to the world as Bobi Wine, is a figure whose life story mirrors the complex tapestry of modern Uganda. From the slums of Kamwokya to the halls of Parliament and the front lines of presidential races, his journey from “Ghetto President” to the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has … Read more

SHA Maternity Cover Kenya: Benefits, Limits, and How to Access.

SHA Maternity Cover

The transition from NHIF to the Social Health Authority (SHA) has introduced a new structure for how maternity services are covered in Kenya. While the “Linda Mama” program has been integrated into the new system, the rules for access and the limits for reimbursement have changed. SHA maternity medical cover breakdown 1. The Three-Fund Structure … Read more