Tag Archives: Social Health Authority (SHA)

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Social Health Authority (SHA) to reject insurance reimbursement claims from doctors who treat patients in private clinics during official working hours in public hospitals. Absenteeism among doctors in public facilities is a significant challenge in Kenya, with World Bank reports showing that …

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has named 82 new Principal Officers as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership, management, and operational capacity amid the ongoing rollout of the Social Health Insurance framework. In a notice dated December 11, 2025, SHA said the appointments followed a competitive and transparent recruitment …

The Social Health Authority (SHA) Board is looking to hire eight professionals for key leadership roles, seeking individuals who are “visionary, results-oriented, and experienced.” According to a notice published on Thursday, the positions include Deputy Director roles in Human Resource Management, Administration, Corporate Communications, and Finance & Accounts. Additionally, there …

The government allocated Sh142 million to cover legal expenses in defending the Social Health Authority (SHA) in a court case challenging the implementation of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The case was initiated by Aura Joseph Enock, and the Social Health Authority, …

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has revealed significant irregularities in the procurement of the technology system for the Social Health Authority (SHA), urging Parliament to take swift action against those accountable. Testifying before the Senate Public Accounts Committee, Gathungu emphasized that she had met her constitutional obligation by exposing flaws in …

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has reaffirmed that the nationwide strike by all clinical officers, set to begin on Sunday, will proceed as planned. KUCO had previously issued a 14-day strike notice, which will expire on January 19, due to alleged discrimination by the Social Health Authority (SHA) …

The National Assembly’s Health Committee has given the green light to Safaricom’s KSh 104.8 billion Integrated Information Technology System (IITS) for Universal Healthcare. This initiative aims to digitize Kenya’s healthcare system and had previously faced criticism over its procurement process and Safaricom’s involvement. However, after a thorough review, the committee …