SHIF Stories

MPs demand review of 2.75% SHIF deduction over poor services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

MPs have launched a fresh probe into the Sh104 billion SHIF system, amid reports that its claims processing system is still not fully operational.

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...

State admits SHA system challenges as angry patients storm MoH press briefing
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 15, 2025

Angry patients, some with infants, stormed Health CS Deborah Barasa's Afya House media briefing protesting the Social Health Insurance Fund system gli...

How free emergency medical services are saving lives in Nairobi slums riddled with poverty, violence
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 12, 2025

Lavender House Clinic project is not only treating illnesses but transforming lives, one patient at a time.

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.

Confusion and concerns persist as Kenyans struggle with new social health insurance scheme
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 04, 2025

While the government has maintained that SHIF is functioning effectively, many Kenyans are still frustrated and eager for the system's issues to be ad...

OPINION: No chance Ruto can turn economy around
Silas Nyanchwani  |  Jan 02, 2025

There is a serious lapse of imagination of the sectors that can be tweaked and grown to accommodate hordes of unemployed young men and women.

New SHA policy places financial burden on parents of teen mothers
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 01, 2025

Linda Mama programme has been instrumental in reducing maternal and infant mortality by providing free delivery services.

SHIF reverts to biometric system to curb corruption, enhance efficiency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

The new biometric system will be merged with the National Registration Bureau database to ensure accountability and prevent the misuse of healthcare f...

Hospitals seek detailed breakdown of SHIF payments amid ongoing delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

Lishenga emphasised the need for clarity both on which hospitals have received payments and the total revenue SHA has collected from Kenyans since its...

State clarifies SHA benefits, tariffs for critical care services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

The Ministry emphasised that the tariffs aim to ensure equitable and sustainable healthcare access under a shared responsibility model.

SHA technical hitches hindering hospital operations, patient services, says Rupha report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

The report notes that 39 per cent of hospitals did not receive payments from SHA in November, while those that did faced an average 23 per cent reduct...

Clinical officers raise concerns over SHA implementation
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 06, 2024

THe clinicians pointed out that SHA has implemented a policy requiring only facilities registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Co...

SHA disburses over Sh1.36 billion for healthcare claims for October
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

The payout represents more than 52 per cent of the total claim value for the month.

Clinical officers protest against Social Health Authority leadership, demand changes
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 05, 2024

The protesters also claimed they had been denied pre-authorisation rights, which they argue prevents them from requesting diagnostic imaging or perfor...

Barasa faces tough questions from MPs on transition from NHIF to SHIF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna demanded accountability for lives lost during the transition.

CS Muturi directs all Huduma Centres to create SHIF desks for easier access to healthcare information
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

This initiative is expected to resolve the confusion surrounding SHIF and the Social Health Authority (SHA), providing an easily accessible point for...

Mombasa Governor calls for accountability in managing Social Health Insurance Fund
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 30, 2024

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said SHIF's success hinges on efficient management and accountability.

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