An investigation has revealed that Kenya's new AI-driven healthcare system, intended to provide universal access, is systematically increasing costs for the poorest citizens. Launched as a key electoral promise by President William Ruto, the system replaced an older insurance model but appears to benefit wealthier individuals.

<p><strong>Exclusive</strong>: amid unrest, President William Ruto promised to give all Kenyans access to healthcare. But the algorithm favours the rich, an investigation has found</p><p><br /> 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.</p><p>The healthcare system being rolled out across the country, a key electoral promise of President William Ruto, was launched in October ...