Bunge la Mwananchi Chairman Francis Awino filed the petition.
He argues that several government agencies introduced and implemented the systems without proper legal authority.
Bunge la Mwananchi Challenges Healthcare Systems
Awino asks the High Court to review healthcare financing structures, employee medical benefits and digital health systems.
He claims the systems operate outside the law.
The petition also questions how public institutions implemented and funded the programmes.
Petition Names 12 State Agencies
Awino named 12 respondents in the case.
They include officials from the Ministries of Health, Public Service and the National Treasury.
The petition also names the Social Health Authority (SHA), the Public Service Commission, the Teachers Service Commission, the National Police Service, the Insurance Regulatory Authority, the Digital Health Authority and the Public Service Superannuation Scheme.
According to Awino, these institutions helped create, fund or administer the disputed systems.
High court Sets filing timelines
Justice Bahati Mwamuye directed the petitioner to serve all respondents with the petition, application and court directions by May 8, 2026.
The judge also ordered Awino to file an affidavit of service before the close of business on the same day.
The respondents must file and serve their responses by May 22, 2026.
“The respondents must file and serve their responses to both the Application and Petition by May 22, 2026,” the court directed.
Court schedules next mention
Justice Mwamuye allowed the petitioner to file a rejoinder, if necessary, by May 29, 2026.
The judge scheduled the matter for mention on June 9, 2026.
During the mention, the court will confirm compliance and issue further directions.
Constitutional questions raised
The SHA petition raises constitutional issues relating to public finance, healthcare access, insurance regulation and employee welfare.
It also questions whether government agencies lawfully implemented healthcare financing and digital health systems.
The High Court will determine whether the challenged programmes comply with the Constitution and relevant statutes.
