Salasya takes on Duale over millions owed to St Mary’s Hospital

Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has once again come out against the Ministry of Health and Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over the Social Health Insurance alleged corruption scandal.

In a long post on his official X account on Thursday, September 4, 2025, the legislator firmly stated that he will not dance to the tune of the lullabies of a failed system.

On his part, Salasya warned against leaders fighting health facilities to the point of crippling local hospitals because of politics.

“Our people will not be referred to Nairobi while doctors sit idle because of politics. And let me remind those who thrive in chaos, I hate drama. I am not here to dance in funerals of progress or sing lullabies for failed systems,” Salasya wrote.

The MP made his remarks following a visit by members of the Health Committee led by the Health CS Aden Duale, who set up a meeting to discuss the fate of St Mary’s Hospital in the Mumias constituency.

“I sincerely thank the honourable members of the Health Committee for visiting St Mary’s Hospital, Mumias. This hospital is not just a facility; it is the heartbeat of Wanga land. If St Mary’s sneezes, the entire Mumias East catches a cold,” Salasya said.

Salasya’s demand to Duale

On his part, he demanded that Duale present all the money owed to the health facility without delay.

“I will not allow it to be buried alive while some people are busy dancing on its grave. I demand that the Ksh37 million owed to St Mary’s be released without delay. And let it be clear: the Ksh143 million NHIF debt must also be paid,” Salasya wrote.

The MP also demanded that the Ministry of Health should remit all past NHIF dues to the facility.

“You cannot milk a cow for years and then abandon it when it grows weak. If NHIF can pour billions elsewhere, then Mumias will not be treated like a stepchild. I have instructed the management to ensure that once operations resume, all specialists return immediately,” he added.