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Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on the Ministry of Health to make public detailed payment records for the Social Health Assurance (SHA) scheme, raising alarm over possible mismanagement and structural loopholes. Her call comes after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that fraudulent claims worth about Sh11 billion …

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued a warning to the public about fraudsters posing as its staff and defrauding unsuspecting Kenyans seeking to register for or access SHA services. In a public notice dated November 6, 2025, the authority expressed concern over a growing number of scams in which …

The government has moved to address the crisis triggered by the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), which suspended provision of healthcare under the Social Health Authority (SHA) citing billions in unpaid arrears. RUPHA, which represents private hospitals serving rural and underserved urban communities, halted services for …

The government has officially introduced biometric registration under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to improve the accuracy of patient identification and streamline healthcare access across the country. During the launch at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that biometric registration is now fully …

The Ministry of Health is preparing to release standardized payment guidelines for the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover targeting indigent and vulnerable households, a move aimed at advancing the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Following consultations with the Council of Governors …

By: Vincent Mumba Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO) served as a brutal wake-up call for Kenya, exposing the country’s alarming reliance on foreign aid—especially in the health sector. Despite being an independent nation for over six decades, Kenya still struggles to provide …

President William Ruto has strongly criticized politicians who oppose the government’s new health insurance scheme, which aims to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Speaking in Mumias on Monday, Ruto particularly called out Mumias East MP Peter Salasya for allegedly misleading local residents about the program. Ruto was in Kakamega to …

The government is in the process of establishing a committee to assess the tariffs and benefits under the Social Health Insurance (SHA) Regulations. The committee will evaluate the current system and propose practical solutions to address both immediate and long-term challenges facing the health insurance scheme. Harry Kimtai, Principal Secretary …

Mary Muthoni, the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards in the Ministry of Health, has announced that the Linda Mama maternal healthcare program has been integrated into the Social Health Authority (SHA) and now provides a broader range of services. On December 9, 2024, Muthoni shared a message …

The Council of Governors has introduced a financial procedure manual for county health spending units aimed at improving financial management and accountability within the health sector. During the launch at Movenpick Hotel, Principal Secretary (PS) for Public Health and Professional Standards, Ms. Mary Muthoni, emphasized that every Kenyan has the …