Global Compact Network Kenya convened a high-level consultative meeting with leading insurance companies in Kenya to introduce the USAID-USAWA program and upcoming research aimed at assessing corruption risks between public and private health sectors across five counties in Kenya.
The research titled “Comprehensive assessment of corruption risks at the interface between the private sector and the public health sector in five counties in Kenya” will be undertaken in Nakuru, Mombasa, Kakamega, Kilifi and Isiolo, under the USAID-United Society Against Waste Fraud and Abuse (USAWA) Program, which seeks to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in health service delivery by 30%, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes in these regions.
This consultative meeting marks an important step in fostering collaboration between health service providers to tackle corruption, enhance governance, and ensure better health service delivery for Kenyans.
According to the 2023 National Ethics and Corruption Survey (NECS) by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Ministry of Health ranked second in terms of corruption perception, with 13.2% of respondents identifying it as a sector where unethical practices are most likely to occur.
The report further highlights that county health services were perceived as the most corruption-prone departments in county governments, with a 39.1% corruption rate.
According to Global Compact Network Kenya Executive Director Judy Njino, in light of these findings, this research aims to understand the corruption vulnerabilities and the role of sector players in addressing these risks.
According to the Association of Kenya Insurance's (AKI) March 2021 report, the Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit (IFIU) detected 83 cases of fraud in 2019, amounting to KSh 386.34 million.
This ongoing challenge has also been highlighted in the Auditor General’s Report for the year ending June 2023, which revealed that while the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) paid out KSh 814.9 million in claims, hospitals only billed KSh 447.12 million, leaving an unexplained variance of over KSh 367 million.
We thank the following participating companies and their representatives for their rich insights that helped shape meaningful discussions, foster collaboration, and identify impactful outcomes for the program's success.
- Sanlam
- Equity Life
- Britam
- Minet Kenya
- KCB Bancassurance
- Crown Healthcare
- CIC Insurance
- Kenbright