Social Health Authority Stories
As of November 2025, the CS noted that 27.2 million Kenyans had successfully registered under SHA, representing more than half of the country’s popula...
Aden Duale noted that maternal and newborn services were among the worst affected as public hospitals scaled down operations during the industrial act...
As the Linda Mama programme fades and hospital fees surge, thousands of expectant mothers in Kenya’s poorest communities are being priced out of safe...
The suspects are currently being held at Marimanti Police Station, pending arraignment. Authorities said investigations are ongoing to identify any ac...
The three, together with Archprime Medical Clinic, are further charged with acquiring and using proceeds of crime in violation of the Proceeds of Crim...
Detectives say the suspects, including former SHA bosses, conspired with clinic owners to siphon millions through falsified medical claims.
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...
During a comprehensive oversight visit, the committee assessed public hospitals to evaluate staffing, infrastructure, and resource management across L...
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.
Despite being operational for over a year, SHA continues to face recurring operational and policy problems that are overwhelming healthcare providers.
The senators said the situation has created a financial strain on counties, forcing some facilities to delay procurement of essential drugs and medica...
Duale, appearing agitated, warned that he would not allow members to “extort or blackmail” his ministry.
The SHA Board said the appointments aim to ensure continuity of operations and enhance oversight as the Authority implements its mandate of providing...
SHA also announced plans to meet representatives from the Kenya Network of Cancer Organisations (KENCO) next week to explore ways of improving support...
SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said patients should ensure their visits are accurately logged in the system on the day services are recei...
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...
The legislators admitted that the current allocation is inadequate given the high cost of cancer treatment in the country.
The initiative, implemented under the Taifa Care Model and the Social Health Authority (SHA), marks the first time mental health has been formally inc...
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...
The files, handed over by SHA and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) on September 1, followed public complaints about suspec...
CS Duale noted that claims above Sh10 million will undergo verification by an independent committee before settlement to protect public funds.
ICPAK Chairperson Elizabeth Kalunda defended Rotich’s record, highlighting his contributions at the former NHIF and SHA in uncovering suspected irregu...
CPA Andrew Kipkirui Rotich, Deputy Director of Forensic Audit & Risk Assurance, reportedly lost his position following a court-ordered review of the r...
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale highlighted the importance of collaboration with faith-based organisations, emphasising their critical role in rea...
Correctional Services Principal Secretary Salome Beacco said the plan is aimed at curbing the spread of disease in prisons while ensuring inmates have...
The court prohibited SHA from proceeding with the March 2025 recruitment and ordered that all positions be re-advertised competitively and openly.
Public Service PS Jane Imbunya has proposed establishing an internal fund within her ministry, backed with Sh1.2 billion, to handle compensation direc...
The ACK leadership said the piling debts have forced several hospitals to suspend services, leaving patients stranded.
The move comes amid rising concerns over healthcare fraud and persistent financing gaps that continue to limit access to services.
The association says the National Treasury and county governments have yet to allocate the funds required under the Social Health Insurance Act 2023.
