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MPs pass Bill making NHIF mandatory for all Kenyans

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NHIF Building in Upper Hill, Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

By  Edwin Mutai

Nation Media Group

Political Reporter

All Kenyans will be compelled to be members of the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) with employers toping up contributions of those who pay less than Sh500 monthly.

MPs last evening approved changes to the NHIF Act, which now makes it compulsory for every Kenyan above 18 years to contribute to the fund.

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