State plots to oust employers, Cotu from board of NHIF

The government is set to oust Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu), teachers unions and Federation of Kenya Employees (FKE) from the board of the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), opening a fresh battle front with the workers and employers.

The ouster will be prompted by the review of the NHIF Act, which will see the removal of five directors that represent FKE, teachers union, Cotu, Kenya Medical Association and faith-based organisations.