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“Fake People Have No Clue!” MP Sudi Hits Back at Critics of Taifa Care

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has dismissed social media critics of the government’s Taifa Care health scheme, calling them “fake people” who lack understanding of ordinary Kenyans’ struggles. Speaking during a church service at AIC Pioneer in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Sudi urged Kenyans to ignore the backlash and register for the revamped public health insurance program.

Sudi, a close ally of President William Ruto, argued that many of the online commentators criticizing the program are out of touch with the real challenges of affording healthcare. “A lot of people are speaking without full knowledge of what the ordinary Kenyan is going through. We who hold medical bill fundraisers know the struggles. You have elected us to lead; let us fail if we will, but follow our policies first. If we fail, you’ll deal with us,” he told the congregation.

He went on to describe social media critics as “fake know-it-alls,” accusing them of inciting unnecessary unrest. Comparing their actions to recent Gen-Z protests, he said, “These people have never built a country; they don’t even know the price of cement.” According to Sudi, the opposition to Taifa Care stems from affluent individuals who can afford private healthcare, unlike the needy Kenyans the program aims to assist.

Despite the mounting criticism, Taifa Care remains central to President Ruto’s healthcare reform agenda. The initiative, formerly known as the Social Health Authority (SHA), has faced backlash over its limited benefits and difficulties accessing care since its October rollout. However, Sudi and other government officials have consistently defended it, emphasizing that it is designed to help the most vulnerable.

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho echoed Sudi’s sentiments last week, condemning social media users for what he described as a lack of patriotism. Addressing a public gathering, Joho criticized Kenyans for attacking government leaders and initiatives online. “We cannot build this country through negativity and online insults,” he said, adding that some criticisms stem from political bias rather than genuine concerns.

As public frustration grows, government officials face the challenge of convincing Kenyans to trust the program. While Sudi and his colleagues remain optimistic about Taifa Care’s long-term impact, many citizens remain skeptical, demanding immediate improvements. Bridging the divide between policy intentions and public expectations will be key to ensuring the program’s success.

 

Article By Suzy Nyongesa.

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