The Minet-administered scheme has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers, who described it as a “mongrel system” riddled with inefficiencies, delays, and lack of compassion.
Former Health Chief Administrative Secretary, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi has been appointed CEO of the Social Health Authority (SHA). The announcement was made by the Ministry by Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Dr. Mwangangi, a seasoned health financing and policy expert, brings over 15 years of experience in universal health coverage (UHC), institutional reform, and health systems […]
The Ministry of Health has attributed the struggles of the Social Health Authority (SHA) to alarmingly low contribution rates, with only four million of the 18 million registered Kenyans actively participating in the scheme. Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai revealed this stark reality to the National Assembly Committee on Health, highlighting a significant disparity between registered […]
The transition process, which began on November 21, 2024, when the PSC took over the 1,737 ex-NHIF staff, is expected to last six months or until SHA completes its recruitment process, whichever comes first.
As Kenyan transitions its healthcare system from the National Health Insurance Fund to the Social Health Authority (SHA), including the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and Healthcare Fund, a staggering deal worth hundreds of billions is unfolding, with a web of elites poised to reap the benefits. Among those set to profit are President , […]
The transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA) will officially begin on October 1, 2024, as part of the government’s efforts to improve health coverage for all Kenyans. President William Ruto introduced SHA as a replacement for NHIF, which has been in operation for over two decades. Ruto […]
