In a decisive move to champion the welfare of public servants, Bungoma Senator David Wakoli has petitioned the Senate to provide a comprehensive status report on the medical insurance scheme for Bungoma County Government Executive workers.
Rising on the floor of the Senate pursuant to Standing Order 53(1), the Senator sought a formal statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare to address growing concerns regarding the transparency and efficacy of the current healthcare cover.
Senator Wakoli’s intervention underscores his commitment to ensuring that the backbone of Bungoma’s service delivery, its workforce, is protected by a reliable and functional insurance framework.
In his request, the Bungoma Senator demanded full disclosure of the scheme’s administration, stating that the Committee must reveal “the name of the current underwriter and provide details of any insurance brokerage firm(s) involved in facilitating or managing the medical scheme.”
He emphasized that accountability in the management of these funds is non-negotiable for the benefit of the employees and their families.
Beyond administrative details, the Senator pushed for a granular look at the actual value of the policy for the beneficiaries.
He specifically requested an outline of the scope of benefits under the policy, including in-patient, out-patient, maternity, dental, optical, last expense, chronic illness cover, and any other additional benefits, as well as the cover limits per family and per beneficiary.
By seeking this level of detail, Senator Wakoli aims to ensure that no worker is left stranded at a hospital due to ambiguous terms or inadequate coverage limits.
To ensure fiscal responsibility and accessibility, the Senator further called for a breakdown of the financial commitments involved.
His request for a statement seeks to uncover the total annual premium payable for the policy, including breakdown per employee (if applicable), the source of funding endorsements, and provide a summary of the current policy framework.
Additionally, he requested for a verified list of all authorized medical providers on the panel to ensure that clinics and pharmacies are actually accessible to staff across the county.
This legislative action serves as a firm reminder that the rights and health of Bungoma County workers remain a top priority at the national level.
By Anthony Solly
