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.

20/02/2026

No matter where you live, you can protect your family’s health back home.Supporting your loved ones through SHA is simpl...
20/02/2026

No matter where you live, you can protect your family’s health back home.
Supporting your loved ones through SHA is simple, accessible, and impactful — and Kenyans in the diaspora play a noble role in cushioning their families in Kenya.
Register here:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yXxCMY8CS-KLDTAaA6FfJg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with joining details.
Secure your family’s health today. Diaspora_KE

19/02/2026

Kenyans in Australia, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs in partnership with the Affordable Housing Board and Social Health Authority is inviting you for a Zoom webinar!

When: Feb 20, 2026 09:00AM EAT
Topic: Affordable Housing and SHA for the Kenyan Diaspora in Australia

Register here for the webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yXxCMY8CS-KLDTAaA6FfJg or scan the QR code on the poster.

Did you know registration can be done online via www.afyayangu.go.ke — accessible globally?Learn the step-by-step SHA re...
19/02/2026

Did you know registration can be done online via www.afyayangu.go.ke — accessible globally?
Learn the step-by-step SHA registration process during our diaspora sessions.
Australia _20 February 2026
Register here:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yXxCMY8CS-KLDTAaA6FfJg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with joining details.
Secure your family’s health today. Diaspora_KE

18/02/2026

Address

PO Box 30443, Kenya, Community Area
Nairobi
00100

Opening Hours

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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