Joseph Kariuki
Joseph Kariuki serves as the vice chairman of the Rural-Urban and Private Hospitals Association (RUPHA) in Kenya. He has been a vocal advocate for private hospitals, particularly in their dealings with government health authorities. Recently, he made headlines for insisting that hospitals will continue to suspend services for beneficiaries of the Social Health Authority (SHA) until outstanding debts owed by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) are addressed.
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Joseph Kariuki, CEO of Vibo Eats, said the Zero to One programme is deliberately designed to move beneficiaries from dependency to self-reliance.
Zero to One programme, a relief to many in Dagoretti South
Kenya· 2026-01-20
Rev. Joseph Kariuki, Vice Chairman of the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association, observed that many hospitals are on the brink of closure due to delayed payments.
Private hospitals warn of collapse as Social Health Authority delays paymentsKenya· 2025-10-08
National Irrigation Board official Joseph Kariuki was claimed to have accompanied the police officers during the arrest of Gakono.
Two officers, IG to pay rice farmer Sh500,000 for excessive use of forceKenya· 2025-07-29
Joseph Kariuki insisted the hospitals will continue withholding services for SHA beneficiaries.
Hospitals uphold SHA suspension despite State's pledge to clear debtKenya· 2025-02-27
