Social Health Authority

26/08/2026

Kenyans have always known how to come together when there is a problem to solve. Healthcare is no different.

In this continuation of our SHA Leadership Series, our CEO, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, reflects on SHA as a modern-day Harambee, Kenyans pooling resources together so that when illness comes, no one has to carry the health and financial burden alone.

The call is to contribute to the Harambee and build a system that protects each of us when we need it.

24/08/2026

Dialysis is life-sustaining care.

Through SHA, Calvin is receiving the treatment he needs without carrying the full financial burden alone.

This is what healthcare reform looks like when it reaches a real person.

20/08/2026

For two days, the Kenya Health Summit 2026 brought together the people shaping Kenya’s healthcare system to reflect on the progress made, confront the challenges that remain and chart the next phase of Universal Health Coverage.

At the SHA booth, the conversations moved beyond policies and statistics. Kenyans came with questions, experiences and concerns. We listened, responded and demonstrated how SHA is expanding access to healthcare and protecting families from the full financial burden of illness.

Activities ranged from plenary and town hall discussions to stakeholder engagements and conversations at our pavilion; and in all this, one message remained clear: healthcare reform must ultimately be felt in people’s lives.

The Summit may have concluded, but the work continues; in every county, every healthcare facility and every Kenyan reached through SHA.

Here are some of the moments that defined our Kenya Health Summit 2026 experience.

19/08/2026

Day Two at the Kenya Health Summit 2026: SHA Listening, Learning and Responding

The SHA booth has become one of the summit’s busiest touchpoints, with Kenyans streaming throughout the day to seek answers, raise concerns, share experiences and, in many cases, applaud the progress made so far.

The questions span the full SHA journey from registration and contributions to benefits, claims, member accounts, healthcare access, facility-related concerns and how to get the most out of the new system.

But beyond the questions is something even more valuable, direct feedback from Kenyans.

As SHA edges closer to its second year, these conversations provide a timely reality check, and fresh motivation to keep putting members at the centre of healthcare reform.

To every Kenyan and stakeholder who has stopped by, asked a question, offered a suggestion or shared a word of encouragement, asanteni.

19/08/2026

SHA has disbursed the fourth batch of payments for verified and signed-off defunct NHIF claims of KES 10 million and below.

Facilities that sought clarification will be paid once the issues raised are resolved and sign-off is completed. View the list at www.sha.go.ke

19/08/2026

LIVE: Tune in to the Presidential Listening Session at the Kenya Health Summit, as H.E. President William Ruto engages stakeholders on Kenya’s health reforms and the journey towards quality healthcare for all.

https://youtube.com/live/xZ7uEA4VFw4?si=e227kEaY86WmNwgz

Reforms Delivered, Health as a Right.

19/08/2026

SHA has disbursed the third batch of verified defunct NHIF claims of KES 10 million and below. The fourth and final batch is being processed and will be completed by COB tomorrow.

Details: https://www.sha.go.ke/nhif-pending-claims-for-facilities-under-10-million/

19/08/2026

SHA welcomes its newly appointed staff, strengthening our team and capacity to serve Kenyans better. Congratulations and welcome aboard!

19/08/2026

How was Day 1 of the Kenya Health Summit 2026 at the SHA pavilion? Buzzing, Busy, Vibrant - Kenyans showed up to engage with SHA, and SHA stood up to listen, respond and walk with Kenyans.

If you’re at the Kenya Health Summit, pass by our booth; our team is dedicated to answering any questions you have regarding SHA.