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.

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26/09/2025

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SHA Chair Dr Abdi Mohamed met KHF & KAPH leaders to reaffirm commitment to collaboration for a transparent, sustainable ...
23/09/2025

SHA Chair Dr Abdi Mohamed met KHF & KAPH leaders to reaffirm commitment to collaboration for a transparent, sustainable health system. Present from left: Dr Liz Gitau, Dr Tim Theuri, Dr Ann Musuva & Lucy Wanjohi.

Kenya reaffirmed its UHC vision as President Ruto presided over the launch of the SHA sponsorship programme at State Hou...
19/09/2025

Kenya reaffirmed its UHC vision as President Ruto presided over the launch of the SHA sponsorship programme at State House, covering 550,000 vulnerable households (2.2M+ Kenyans) with free healthcare.

Nyandarua County, with a population of 638,289 and an annual growth rate of 3.3%, has 51% women and an average household...
17/09/2025

Nyandarua County, with a population of 638,289 and an annual growth rate of 3.3%, has 51% women and an average household size of 3.5. So far, 43% of residents are registered under SHA.

Did you know that when you sign-up for SHA, you pay for one cover and you get two for free? You pay for SHIF and you get...
17/09/2025

Did you know that when you sign-up for SHA, you pay for one cover and you get two for free? You pay for SHIF and you get Primary Health and emergency and chronic illness covers for free.

Health CS Aden Duale paid a courtesy call on Nyandarua Governor Dr Moses Kiarie and pledged to upgrade J.M. Kariuki Coun...
17/09/2025

Health CS Aden Duale paid a courtesy call on Nyandarua Governor Dr Moses Kiarie and pledged to upgrade J.M. Kariuki County Referral Hospital to Level 5. He was accompanied by Dr Mercy Mwangangi, CEO of the Social Health Authority, and Eng. Anthony Lenaiyara, Acting CEO of the Digital Health Authority.

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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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