NHIF kenya Stories

Health spending to rise by 6% in 2025 amid unmet universal healthcare targets
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 30, 2024

The outlook comes at a time when Kenya is facing challenges in the transition from NHIF to the Social Health Authority (SHA).

How transition to new healthcare scheme can be made less painful for Kenyans
The Conversation  |  Oct 13, 2024

Kenya’s new approach brings challenges that demand strategic management, adequate funding and close collaboration with key stakeholders.

Senator Omtatah moves to court to block SHIF rollout
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2024

Omtatah announced that he, along with Eliud Matindi and Magare Gikenyi, is seeking a court ruling to halt both the SHIF launch and the government's co...

Only 1.9 million Kenyans registered with SHA as October 1 deadline looms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2024

This is despite the Ministry's aim to register 12 million households, which would translate to at least 38 million people, as the transition date of O...

MPs summon Health CS over new Sh104.8bn SHIF ICT system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2024

The MPs have questioned why the Ministry of Health opted for a new system, bypassing the existing National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) infrastructure...

MPs probe acquisition of new ICT system by Social Health Authority
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2024

The legislators also want to establish the total cost the Authority plans to spend on the technology.

Machogu put to task by MPs over lapse of Edu-Afya medical scheme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2024

The Sh4.5 billion Edu-Afya scheme, which had been operational since 2018, ceased in December 2023, leaving students without coverage.

Government now sets July 1 as SHIF deductions date
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 04, 2024

Social Health Authority (SHA) Chairman Timothy Olweny confirmed the announcement that finally ends uncertainty on the matter.

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