Social Health Authority

Social Health Authority National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a State Parastatal that was established in 1966 as a department under the Ministry of Health.

The Social Health Authority (SHA) facilitates healthcare services from enlisted providers by pooling contributions, ensuring the equitable distribution of quality healthcare. The original Act of Parliament that set up this Fund in 1966 has over the years been reviewed to accommodate the changing healthcare needs of the Kenyan population, employment and restructuring in the health sector. Currently an NHIF Act No 9 of 1998 governs the Fund. The transformation of NHIF from a department of the Ministry of Health to a state of corporation was aimed at improving effectiveness and efficiency. The Fund's core mandate is to provide medical insurance cover to all its members and their declared dependants (spouse and children). The NHIF membership is open to all Kenyans who have attained the age of 18 years and years and have a monthly income of more than Ksh 1000. NHIF has 31 fully autonomous branches across the country. Each of these branches offers all NHIF services including payment of benefits to hospitals or members or employers. Smaller satellite offices and service points in district hospitals also serve these branches.

15/11/2025

A total of 120 facilities from Malindi, Kilifi, Lamu, Mtwapa, and Mariakani convened in a collaborative and participator...
14/11/2025

A total of 120 facilities from Malindi, Kilifi, Lamu, Mtwapa, and Mariakani convened in a collaborative and participatory engagement with the Social Health Authority to share their rate cards and support the ongoing effort to align health service provision with value for money. The meeting also received the goodwill and encouragement of the Kilifi County CECM for Health, Hon. Peter Mwarogo, following a courtesy call by the SHA team—affirming the strong and constructive relationship between SHA and the County Government of Kilifi. This marks the second forum of its kind, reflecting our continued commitment to inclusive and transparent processes.

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

Successful engagement meeting with healthcare providers in Mombasa on service pricing. This ongoing, countrywide exercis...
13/11/2025

Successful engagement meeting with healthcare providers in Mombasa on service pricing. This ongoing, countrywide exercise reflects the Social Health Authority’s commitment to a demand-led and inclusive approach, ensuring that the hospital onboarding and contracting process remains collaborative, transparent, and responsive to stakeholder input. Over 50 hospitals participated in today's event.

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PO Box 30443, Kenya, Community Area
Nairobi
00100

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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+254800720601

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