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St Mary’s Mumias Mission Hospital to Remain Operational as SHA Claims Resolved
“The Social Health Authority has already paid St Mary’s Sh98 million in pending bills. A further Sh14 million will be released in the coming weeks,” Duale said.

Christabel Adhiambo
3 days ago2 min read


Third Force Politicians Demand Duale’s Resignation Over SHA Scandal
A new political grouping made up of young and youthful Members of Parliament is mounting pressure on Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to resign over the Social Health Authority (SHA) scandal.

Christabel Adhiambo
5 days ago2 min read


SHA Suspends 45 Health Facilities Over Fraud Concerns
The suspension was formally communicated through a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated August 26th, issued under Section 48(6) of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023.

Christabel Adhiambo
Aug 262 min read


Why SHA is Better at Fraud than NHIF - Kindiki
“SHA, unlike the defunct NHIF, is effectively detecting fraud. While NHIF faced challenges, SHA aims to strengthen its ability to prevent and detect such cases,” Kindiki said.

Christabel Adhiambo
Aug 262 min read


COTU Reveals SHA's Biggest Blunder
Nonetheless, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki commended SHA systems in comparison to NHIF.
Camilla Owuor
Aug 263 min read


Kenya, Siemens Healthineers Strengthen Partnership to Expand Cancer Care
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, alongside Vice President Kevin Ani Massoudi and other stakeholders, during a strategic meeting with...

Christabel Adhiambo
Aug 252 min read


SHA Disburses Sh3.4 Billion to Hospitals
In a public notice on issues on Wednesday, SHA said the disbursements cover inpatient care, mental wellness etc

Christabel Adhiambo
Aug 211 min read


EXPLAINER: Understanding SHA’s Overseas Treatment Benefit Package
According to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the move is not only anchored in law but also part of efforts to improve coordination between local and foreign hospitals, while ensuring accountability in the use of public health funds.

Christabel Adhiambo
Aug 183 min read


Private Hospitals Risk Losing its License Due to SHA Non-Compliance
Health Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has cautioned private health facilities for failing to offer SHA services because of pending Nationa
mwananchivoiceco
Mar 172 min read


One Year SHIF Will Collapse? What Hospitals are Warning About
Several hospitals stated on Tuesday, March 4th that the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is likely to collapse within the next year, 2026
mwananchivoiceco
Mar 53 min read


Government Dismisses Private Hospital Claim After Suspending SHA
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has refuted allegations made by the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA)
mwananchivoiceco
Feb 262 min read


SHA Faces Major Setback From Private Hospitals
Over 600 private rural hospitals have declared their departure from the Social Health Authority beginning Monday, February 24.
mwananchivoiceco
Feb 212 min read
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