Social Health Authority Stories

Four suspects arrested for defrauding man of Sh251,000 in fake SHA registration scheme
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

The suspects are currently being held at Marimanti Police Station, pending arraignment. Authorities said investigations are ongoing to identify any ac...

Five charged with defrauding Social Health Authority of Sh17.5 million
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 30, 2025

The three, together with Archprime Medical Clinic, are further charged with acquiring and using proceeds of crime in violation of the Proceeds of Crim...

Ex-SHA bosses among nine arrested as DCI cracks down on Sh17 million health fund scandal
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Detectives say the suspects, including former SHA bosses, conspired with clinic owners to siphon millions through falsified medical claims.

Duale explains shift from Linda Mama to maternal package under SHA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Under the new framework, SHA has put in place a comprehensive household coverage model that ensures vulnerable families can access a wider range of es...

Senate flags staff welfare, service gaps in Lower Eastern hospitals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 28, 2025

During a comprehensive oversight visit, the committee assessed public hospitals to evaluate staffing, infrastructure, and resource management across L...

SHA accused of ignoring law in hiring as NHIF workers left out
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2025

According to KUCFAW general secretary Andrew Kinyua, the recruitment process currently being conducted by SHA violates the Social Health Insurance Act...

MPs grill SHA over Sh91m legal costs, disputed Karen land and stalled NHIF projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

The MPs were alarmed by the unexplained variance of Sh77.6 million between the amount spent on legal fees and the value of cases pursued.

SHA failing patients with cancer and chronic illnesses, parliamentary report reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Despite being operational for over a year, SHA continues to face recurring operational and policy problems that are overwhelming healthcare providers.

Senators vow to hold SHA accountable for delayed health funds to counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The senators said the situation has created a financial strain on counties, forcing some facilities to delay procurement of essential drugs and medica...

KMPDU asks Parliament to sanction Kiambu officials over prolonged doctors’ strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah urged MPs to summon Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and other county officials over what the union terms persis...

Health committee session turns chaotic as Duale clashes with MP Kibagendi over SHA probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

Duale, appearing agitated, warned that he would not allow members to “extort or blackmail” his ministry.

SHA Board names new senior management team to strengthen healthcare oversight
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 09, 2025

The SHA Board said the appointments aim to ensure continuity of operations and enhance oversight as the Authority implements its mandate of providing...

SHA begins review of cancer benefit package after patients’ protest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

SHA also announced plans to meet representatives from the Kenya Network of Cancer Organisations (KENCO) next week to explore ways of improving support...

SHA directs Kenyans to verify hospital records amid fraud concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said patients should ensure their visits are accurately logged in the system on the day services are recei...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Government to enrol all prisoners in SHA by December to combat disease outbreaks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

Correctional Services Principal Secretary Salome Beacco said the plan is aimed at curbing the spread of disease in prisons while ensuring inmates have...

SHA resumes hiring after court declares previous process unconstitutional
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 27, 2025

The court prohibited SHA from proceeding with the March 2025 recruitment and ordered that all positions be re-advertised competitively and openly.

Row erupts over management of civil servants’ injury, insurance claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Public Service PS Jane Imbunya has proposed establishing an internal fund within her ministry, backed with Sh1.2 billion, to handle compensation direc...

Religious leaders demand release of SHA funds to hospitals, warn patients’ health is at risk
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The ACK leadership said the piling debts have forced several hospitals to suspend services, leaving patients stranded.

SHA partners with healthcare providers to boost universal coverage, tackle fraud in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2025

The move comes amid rising concerns over healthcare fraud and persistent financing gaps that continue to limit access to services.

RUPHA raises alarm over Ruto's SHA cover rollout for vulnerable Kenyans, citing legal violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

The association says the National Treasury and county governments have yet to allocate the funds required under the Social Health Insurance Act 2023.

Teachers’ unions reject plan to migrate them from Minet to SHA, demand proper consultation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

The unions warned that the scheme remains vague, lacks transparency and could jeopardise access to essential health services.

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