Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) scheme Stories

Report says patient verification woes in hospitals deepen under SHA system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The latest SHA transition scorecard report identifies delays in receiving one-time passwords (OTPs) as the main cause.

Unresolved SHIF challenges leave Kenyans frustrated as system failures hinder access to healthcare services
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 13, 2025

A major point of contention is the new scientific means-testing system, which determines individual contributions based on 2.75 per cent of a person’s...

Motorists to pay more taxes as government seeks to reintroduce levies shelved after protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

In addition to the insurance tax, the congestion levy is expected to target major urban areas such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru.

Medical insurance makes turnaround, records profits for the first time since 2021
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The Insurance Regulatory Authority data shows that 14 out of 21 medical insurers posted underwriting profits in the first half of 2024.

MPs push for annual revisions of SHIF limit to address medical gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

The limit for optical services is set at Sh1,000 per family per year, with eligibility restricted to children under 18 years.

Kuppet demands release of medical funds as teachers face healthcare crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

KUPPET Deputy Secretary General Moses Nthurima expressed concern, stating that teachers are facing increased barriers to receiving treatment.

Only 3.1 million Kenyans have completed eligibility test for SHIF, ministry says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

Ministry officials warn that those who do not undergo the test will automatically be excluded from key healthcare services such as hospital admissions...

Teachers, police officers face health crisis over Sh29bn insurance contract dispute
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

The service disruption affects over 452,000 teachers and thousands of police officers, including those deployed to protect high-ranking government off...

Government plans to register over 15 million learners to Taifa Care by April
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Under the new Taifa Care scheme, all primary and secondary school learners will now benefit from comprehensive medical coverage.

46% of health facilities have yet to join SHA e-contracting platform - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

1,863 out of 3,993 health facilities that were contacted had not signed their e-contracts, raising concerns over compliance.

Insurance firms providing cover for police officers face scrutiny over failure to settle claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

The unpaid claims, which include group life benefits, group personal accident, and work injury benefits act claims, relate to police officers and thei...

Hope for learners as government announces plans to revive EduAfya medical scheme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Parents and education stakeholders are hopeful that reviving EduAfya will bridge the healthcare gap for students, ensuring they can access medical ser...

Immigration department faces backlash over controversial foreign visitors’ insurance tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority has weighed in on the matter, warning that the restricted tender violates several procurement laws.

Agriculture CS nominee Kagwe advocates for mandatory livestock insurance for farmers
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe pointed out the need to address these cultural challenges while promoting practical solutions like insurance to provide financial safety nets fo...

Car dealers oppose new directive to get local marine cargo insurance for all imports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

CIAK Chairman Peter Otieno argued that the directive contravenes international trade conventions and restricts importers’ freedom of choice.

Insurance withdrawals hit Sh13 billion as economic struggles among Kenyans deepen
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The survey, published in December 2024, found that nearly half of insurance customers (44.1 per cent) skipped premium payments.

SHIF dilemma for parents grappling with limited benefits, high costs as children return to school
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 05, 2025

Under SHIF, primary healthcare services — including consultations, diagnostics, and treatments—are restricted.

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