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Salasya hits back at Gathoni Wamuchomba over SHA statements
02nd February, 2026 06:22 PM
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has called out his colleague from Githunguri, Gathoni Wamuchomba, over statements about the Social Health Account (SHA).
Through a post on X on Monday, February 2, 2026, Salasya responded a day after Wamuchomba had encouraged MPs and senators to consider deregistering from SHA if they believed the system was not working.
A few days ago, Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba caught Kenyans off guard after suddenly praising SHA, something she had previously opposed, and confronted President William Ruto about it.
“To the MPs and senators claiming that SHA is not working in funerals and churches, why don’t you deregister yourself and family first then we believe you?
“Leaders provide solutions, not amplifying problems. Whereas I acknowledge that there are challenges with SHA systems, let’s not give it a blanket condemnation.
“Asking our followers and supporters not to register is retrogressive yet we have not given an alternative,” Wamuchomba said.
In his response, Salasya clarified the situation regarding MPs’ access to SHA.
“Mps are using private insurance of UAP and Old Mutual. Hii pesa kidogo ya State House inafanya akili yako imesimama kufikiria.
SHA ni ujinga tu ya State House. We are not eligible to use SHA. Am not registered on SHA ama unataka ni deregist na nini,” he wrote.
The exchange highlights ongoing public interest in healthcare access, with SHA being a topic of discussion across different regions.
Salasya’s message aimed to clarify that MPs and senators do not use SHA and reminded the public to focus on verified facts rather than political messaging.
While Wamuchomba’s comments sought to defend the system’s functionality and encourage registration, Salasya’s response highlighted the distinction between public messaging and private arrangements among officials.
Citizens have since engaged online, discussing how to make the most of available health services and understanding what is accessible to them.
The conversation between the two lawmakers underscores the need for clear communication about public healthcare initiatives and for ensuring that communities are informed about their rights and options.
