Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has called for clarity on the recently awarded tender for the provision of medical insurance cover to the county’s employees.
In a statement directed to the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget, Sen. Mandago raised concerns over the procurement process for the 2024/2025 financial year, stressing the need for transparency and accountability.
Mandago’s intervention follows increasing unease among county employees about the adequacy of the new medical insurance scheme.
Many have questioned whether the coverage will meet their needs, especially as healthcare costs continue to rise and employee health benefits become essential to modern work environments.
In addition, the senator urged the committee to closely examine the procurement procedures that led to the awarding of the tender to Trident Insurance Company.
He also questioned the criteria for selecting the provider, particularly in terms of cost and public participation, which he argues should have included the county’s workforce in the decision-making process.
Further scrutiny was called for regarding the restrictive nature of the cover, which limits employees to just two medical facilities, raising concerns over the exclusion of other leading hospitals in the region.
Last week, hundreds of county employees staged a protest over their insurance scheme. They have since petitioned the county assembly over the matter.
Already, an 11-member ad-hoc committee has been set up to probe the insurance scheme.
The committee has 60 days to submit its report.
Uasin Gishu County Assembly Forms Committee to Probe Controversial Medical Insurance Cover
