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Published Date: July 08, 2026

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Flaws in Kenya’s AI-driven health reforms driving up costs for the poorest

Exclusive : amid unrest, President William Ruto promised to give all Kenyans access to healthcare.

Source Guardian AI Summary Updated May 4, 2026
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Exclusive : amid unrest, President William Ruto promised to give all Kenyans access to healthcare. But the algorithm favours the rich, an investigation has found An AI system used to predict how much Kenyans can afford to pay for access to healthcare, has systemically driven up costs for the poor, an investigation has found. The healthcare system being rolled out across the country, a key electoral promise of President William Ruto, was launched in October 2024 and intended to replace Kenya’s decades-old national insurance system. Continue reading...

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