SHA system Stories

Moses Kuria defends SHA data ownership as audit raises concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 06, 2025

One of the issues raised in the report is that the government lacks direct control over the system, meaning private entities managing it may have acce...

State to clear NHIF debts for hospitals with claims of Sh10 million and below
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2025

It added that the Cabinet Secretary will gazette the verification committee within a week to oversee the process.

Ruto: Government not funding Sh104 billion SHA System
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

He explained that SHA is managed by a consortium of technology companies tasked with preventing fraudulent claims, a problem that plagued the National...

Ruto’s government has no control over Sh104bn SHA system it procured - Audit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

One clause, for instance, explicitly restricts the government from accessing or controlling the system.

Witness recounts how Mackenzie lured followers to Shakahola, away from public scrutiny
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 03, 2025

The witness said he was given a motorcycle which he used to transport bodies to their mass burial sites.

FKFPL: Shabana stun Homeboyz with four-goal masterclass
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 02, 2025

Shabana FC delivered a statement performance at Gusii Stadium, dismantling Kakamega Homeboyz 4-1 to snap their visitors’ 12-game unbeaten streak in th...

President Ruto: Social Health Authority will work despite experiencing challenges
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 02, 2025

Ruto emphasised that SHA aims to provide medical coverage for all Kenyans, regardless of their financial status.

More than 40 Al-Shabaab members killed by Somali security forces, SNTV says
Reuters  |  Mar 02, 2025

The insurgents were killed by the Somali National Army and international partners in the Biya Cadde area of Hirshabelle.

Treasury’s Naivasha data centre remains unutilised after Sh2 billion spent on project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

A report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu reveals that the National Treasury initiated the project in 2009 to create a critical backup for financial...

Olkaria made a Special Economic Zone to boost industrialisation
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 28, 2025

Spanning approximately 8,292 acres, the facility will serve as a key driver for industrial investment, clean energy manufacturing and export-oriented...

Mortars fired into Mogadishu airport as Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed arrives for State visit
Hassan Mohamed  |  Feb 27, 2025

Mogadishu was under an overnight lockdown ahead of PM Abiy’s arrival, with major roads in and around the airport closed off and movement restricted.

SHA collected Sh20.9bn, disbursed Sh18.2bn in claims since October 2024- Ministry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

According to the ministry, Sh16.97 billion of the funds went toward Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) claims, while Sh1.33 billion was allocated to...

Revealed: Government owes Sh10 billion to healthcare providers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 25, 2025

Speaking on the financial obligations, Ingasira acknowledged the outstanding payments but emphasised that efforts are being made to clear them.

Obado back in court to defend himself against Sharon Otieno murder charges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

Last month, trial judge Cecilia Githua ruled that Obado, his personal assistant Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero had a case to answer.

Hospitals directed not to turn away emergency cases after SHA cover suspension
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

RUPHA said new admissions under SHA or Medical Administrators Kenya Limited will only proceed if the cover provider guarantees upfront payment.

Crisis looms as Ombudsman gives SHA seven days to settle Sh30bn hospital arrears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

RUPHA, citing the crippling financial strain, announced that its members would no longer offer credit-based services due to the government's failure t...

Bishop Muheria: Faith-based hospital struggling as gov't fails to pay Sh250M debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

The archbishop warned that the debts were crippling healthcare services, yet faith-based hospitals have continued treating patients despite the financ...

Somalia says its army, allied militias repel Al-Shabaab attacks, kill more than 130
Reuters  |  Feb 20, 2025

Al Shabaab attacked four villages in the Middle Shabelle region with vehicles laden with explosives on Thursday morning, and briefly captured two of t...

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