Brian Lishenga
Brian Lishenga is the Chairman of the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), who recently highlighted the exclusion of private hospitals from a significant health summit, emphasizing their vital role in the healthcare system.
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Brian Lishenga has cautioned teachers against transferring their medical scheme to the Social Health Authority, warning they risk losing enhanced benefits unless the law is amended.
Hospitals lobby warns teachers against transition to SHA
Kenya· 2025-10-06
Dr Brian Lishenga, the association’s chairman, stated that the decision to suspend services was painful but necessary due to unresolved financial issues with SHA.
Private hospitals suspend SHA services over Sh10bn pending billsKenya· 2025-09-22
Dr. Brian Lishenga, chairperson of the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association, announced the shutdown of private hospitals for SHA services due to unpaid debts.
No SHA services from Monday, private hospitals declareKenya· 2025-09-20Dr Brian Lishenga, chairperson of the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya, criticized the ministry for pulling down the KMHFR.
Maraga wants EACC to probe SHA payments sagaKenya· 2025-08-26
Dr Brian Lishenga is the chairperson of the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) and has criticized the ministry for pulling down the payment list.
SHA pulls down payment list from website as saga deepensKenya· 2025-08-25Dr Brian Lishenga, the Chairman of the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association, warned that private hospitals are at risk of closure due to delayed government compensation.
Hospitals face closure over Sh76b State debtsKenya· 2025-08-23Dr. Brian Lishenga is the chairman of RUPHA who noted the significant loss of maternity beds due to recent changes.
Hospitals warn of maternal deaths after SHA cuts maternity servicesKenya· 2025-08-03
Brian Lishenga, chairman of RUPHA, criticized the limitations of outpatient services under SHA.
Outpatient pain: Kenyans still pay cash despite new health schemeKenya· 2025-07-19
RUPHA Chair Dr Brian Lishenga said the closures of health facilities were unprocedural and carried out without fair administrative action.
Private hospitals fault CS Duale for closing 983 health facilitiesKenya· 2025-07-09
RUPHA Chairman Dr Brian Lishenga described a patient who suffered due to transport delays caused by police actions.
Police accused of blocking healthcare workers, emergency servicesKenya· 2025-07-08
Brian Lishenga, chairman of RUPHA, emphasized that healthcare workers should be allowed to perform their duties without interference during the commemorative events.
Free emergency services as private hospitals prepare for Saba SabaKenya· 2025-07-07
Dr Brian Lishenga, Rupha chairperson, said the suspension would continue indefinitely due to MAKL’s failure to engage with providers.
SHA: The epitome of bedridden plan hyped as medical care revolutionKenya· 2025-03-19
RUPHA chairperson Brian Lishenga said the fund had become unpopular due to the meagre amounts being collected.
SHIF: Private hospitals warn system could collapse in 12 monthsKenya· 2025-03-04
The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association (RUPHA) Chairperson Brian Lishenga said the ongoing system glitches and mounting arrears have led to staff losses in many health facilities.
Master of distraction: How Ruto shifts focus from scandals, crisisKenya· 2025-03-01
Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (Rupha) Chairperson, Brian Lishenga, Wednesday dismissed the threats, saying such a move would not resolve the controversy.
SHA threatens private hospitals for suspending servicesKenya· 2025-02-27
Rupha Chairperson Brian Lishenga said patients will have to pay cash due to the ongoing issues with hospital payments.
Patients struggle as Health ministry, private hospital wrangle on unpaid billionsKenya· 2025-02-26
Brian Lishenga is the Chairman of RUPHA, which represents private and faith-based hospitals in Kenya.
Health ministry dismisses RUPHA's Sh30 billion claim, pledges NHIF bill reconciliationKenya· 2025-02-25RUPHA chairperson Brian Lishenga said affected patients will be informed that SHA and MAKL services are unavailable until further guidance from SHA or MAKL is provided.
Sick nation: Crisis as private and mission hospitals halt SHA servicesKenya· 2025-02-24
Brian Lishenga is the National Chairman of the Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA).
RUPHA sets guidelines as hospitals move to suspend SHA over unpaid claimsKenya· 2025-02-23Brian Lishenga is the Chairman of RUPHA who expressed concerns over the SHA reimbursement model.
RUPHA suspends SHA services over unpaid claims, reimbursement modelKenya· 2025-02-20Brian Lishenga, Chairman of RUPHA, criticized the exclusion of private hospitals from the summit.
State leaves out key players from in high-profile health summitKenya· 2025-02-18
