KUPPET Calls Out Kenyan Insurance Companies.

July 30, 2020

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has blasted Kenyan insurance companies for neglecting teacher during this tough times of COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the Union, Insurance companies declared not to honour claims by COVID-19 from the onset and even ignoring teachers ailing from the Virus.

The Union Secretary-General, Akelo Misori announced the recovery of their treasurer Wicks Njenga who had tested positive on 11 July.

The treasurer had been receiving treatment at Aga Khan hospital in Nairobi for two weeks and was required to pay a bill of kshs 3.8M upon discharge.

The Union claimed the insurance Companies ignored their authorization.

“In the treasurer’s case, compassion came in from all directions apart from his medical insurance company. His bill amounted to sh 3.8 million of which the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) paid its required share of sh 68,000 and the rest came from his own family and friends. His medical insurer abandoned him when he needed it most,” said Akelo.

He further said the union intends to liaise with other trade unions to the insurance companies answerable citing they are driven by greed hence not prioritizing the clients’ welfare.