Social Health Authority Stories

Senate probes Kang’ata Care over use of Sh172 million health funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The initiative, introduced by Governor Irungu Kang’ata, aims to support 20,000 households by providing free medical services in the county’s public ho...

Weak regulation, environmental crisis pose threat to Africa’s maritime growth - KMA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

KMA Director General Justus Nyarandi warned that the continent’s limited ownership of commercial vessels forces African nations to spend billions on f...

The woman who wants to end Cameroon president's 43-year rule
DW News  |  Oct 09, 2025

Tomaino Ndam Njoya, an experienced parliamentarian with international credibility, is confident she can achieve what many failed to do over the past f...

MPs pledge to raise cancer treatment cover to Sh1 million amid concerns over inadequate SHA funding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The legislators admitted that the current allocation is inadequate given the high cost of cancer treatment in the country.

Sh156 billion in unclaimed assets at risk as UFAA lacks legal framework for shares
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The Performance Audit Report, covering six years of UFAA’s operations, noted that the lack of a framework for the surrender and management of non-cash...

Mental health services now covered under SHA - CS Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The initiative, implemented under the Taifa Care Model and the Social Health Authority (SHA), marks the first time mental health has been formally inc...

Senate sets stage for tough action against counties with undeclared bank accounts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The committee, chaired by Wajir Senator Mohamed Abass, wants the Public Finance Management (National Government) Regulations, 2015, revised to spell o...

Matatu owners petition Parliament over 'broken' PSV insurance system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

The petitioners highlighted the collapse of several PSV insurers over the past two decades citing widespread fraud.

Publishers warn Sh11.4 billion debt may delay Grade 10 textbooks ahead of senior school rollout
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 07, 2025

KPA Chairperson Kiarie Kamau said the debt has affected not only publishers but also authors, distributors, and even the Kenya Revenue Authority, unde...

Cancer patients stage protest outside SHA headquarters, demand better medical coverage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

SHA currently provides Sh400,000 per person per year for cancer treatment, covering Sh100,000 for diagnostic tests such as PET and PSMA scans and Sh30...

Banks urge CBK to cut base rate to spur private sector lending
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

Commercial banks argue that low inflation, a stable exchange rate and strained private sector credit make a strong case for further easing of the Cent...

Universities can turn AI from threat to opportunity by teaching critical thinking
The Conversation  |  Oct 05, 2025

Used well, AI can help generate practice questions, provide feedback, and stimulate dialogue (if students are guided to critically engage with its out...

Pharmacy board dismisses claims of medicine import ban, says drug supply uninterrupted
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

The PPB explained that the ongoing review of medical product registrations is part of a routine regulatory process required by the 2022 Pharmacy and P...

Vaccines and motherhood: Are AI-generated health messages working in Kenya and Nigeria?
The Conversation  |  Oct 05, 2025

Kenya and Nigeria are long-time pioneers in health tech innovation, continually evolving their communication strategies with each wave of new technolo...

Drug shortage fears mount as distributors push for reinstatement of 21,000 blocked medicines
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 05, 2025

KPDA cautioned that the shortages could drive medicine prices up by as much as 50 per cent, worsening the strain on households already facing high hea...

Kenya transporters call for improved driver welfare, compliance with labour laws
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 04, 2025

Security along the Northern Corridor and in countries such as the DRC and South Sudan was another issue raised by drivers.

Nairobi leaders launch initiative to rally youths to register as voters ahead of 2027 polls
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 04, 2025

They noted that their rallies will be targeting the Generation Z who have been yearning for change in different spheres of leadership in the country

Five suspects to be arraigned over SHA hospital claims fraud
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

The files, handed over by SHA and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) on September 1, followed public complaints about suspec...

Woman files petition to revive torture charges against two senior police officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 03, 2025

In her pleadings, the woman accuses the officers of abuse of authority, unlawful detention, and torture, and is asking the court to quash the magistra...

Africa’s Sh905 billion book industry faces challenges despite growth potential - UNESCO
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The continent’s young population is driving a surge in demand for textbooks, teacher guides, and learning materials. However, local publishers are una...

More SACCOs register with FRC to fight money laundering, terrorism financing
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The FRC tracks suspicious financial activities through reports filed by banks, mobile money providers, forex bureaus, and SACCOs. SASRA supervises SAC...

Government defends four per cent sugar levy amid pushback from millers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

This is despite pushback from millers who argue that the levy will increase their financial burden.

Government begins settling Sh5.3 billion NHIF debts, prioritises small and medium private hospitals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

CS Duale noted that claims above Sh10 million will undergo verification by an independent committee before settlement to protect public funds.

Court orders KCAA to reinstate, compensate ex-employee Sh2.2 million
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 02, 2025

KCAA was ordered to pay her Sh2,221,104, equivalent to six months' salary, as general damages for breach of constitutional and contractual rights.

SHA says whistleblower Andrew Rotich has not lost job amid recruitment controversy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

ICPAK Chairperson Elizabeth Kalunda defended Rotich’s record, highlighting his contributions at the former NHIF and SHA in uncovering suspected irregu...

Showdown looms over women’s empowerment policy MPs say undermines NGAAF
Zainab Saidi  |  Oct 01, 2025

Legislators warned that the proposed county-level rollout and funding mechanisms mirror NGAAF initiatives run by Women Representatives, risking resour...

Accountants raise concerns after whistleblower loses job at SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

CPA Andrew Kipkirui Rotich, Deputy Director of Forensic Audit & Risk Assurance, reportedly lost his position following a court-ordered review of the r...

African airlines lead global passenger growth with 8.9 per cent rise - IATA
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 01, 2025

According to IATA, African flights were about 80 per cent full on average in August, marking the first time the region has reached that level, though...

Pressure mounts on Kenya to permit visit by UN special rapporteur
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

Kenya’s refusal to allow the UN special rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association to conduct a visit has become a point...

MoH, faith-based organisations agree on six-point plan for UHC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale highlighted the importance of collaboration with faith-based organisations, emphasising their critical role in rea...

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