Duale Says Ruto Signed Law Allowing SHIF Deductions in December 2024
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the 2.75% deductions under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), clarifying that they ...
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High Court Judge Says SHIF Deductions Are Illegal
High Court judge Chacha Mwita has opined that the deduction of 2.75% from the gross salaries of Kenyan workers under ...
Select Kenyan Workers Should Not Make SHIF Contributions- World Bank Report
The World Bank has asked Kenya to rethink its Universal Healthcare (UHC) financing strategy, recommending a reconsideration of the mandatory ...
Health CS Gives Way Forward for Kenyans Who Want Their SHA Contribution Lowered
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa has addressed concerns raised about contributions paid to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) ...
Why Kenyans Can’t Pay for SHA Through eCitizen
The government has pronounced itself on why the Social Heath Authority (SHA) payments will not be made through the digital ...
Ruto Speaks of Cancelling SHIF Over Adani Connection
President William Ruto has addressed cancelling the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) because of its connection to the Adani Group. ...
5 Key Points for Corporate Taxpayers to Keep in Mind as KRA Intensifies Crackdown
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is becoming increasingly vigilant about taxpayer non-compliance and is stepping up its enforcement efforts. Using ...
Health Officer Confirms Death of Child Neglected by Laughing Nurses
Bomet Chief Officer for Health Felix Kipkorir Lang'at has addressed a disturbing video circulated online of the death of a ...
KRA Clarifies Insurance Relief on SHIF Contributions
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a clarification on the applicability of insurance relief to contributions made to Social ...
State House Chief Explains Why Hospitals Demand Cash from Patients Despite SHA Rollout
The head of Public Service Felix Koskei has addressed reports of some health facilities demanding cash from patients despite the ...
Govt Threatens to Blacklist Hospitals Defying Ruto’s SHA Directive
The government has threatened to blacklist hospitals which are not complying with President William Ruto’s directive to finalize enrollment with ...
Govt Issues Update to Civil Servants Using NHIF Cover
Civil Servants across the country have gotten reprieve following the extension of the Comprehensive Medical Insurance Scheme for Civil Servants ...
Stop Killing Kenyans, Ruto Told
Pressure is mounting on President William Ruto and his government to reconsider the position on the current policies that are ...
Kuria Reveals Solutions for Hospitals Rejecting SHA Patients
Senior Government Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has said that the government will soon address concerns raised by Kenyans who are ...
Doctors Poke Holes in SHA Hours After Rollout
The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) has criticized the Social Health Authority (SHA) hours after rollout. The ...
Unpacking Formula Govt Will Use to Determine What Unemployed Kenyans Will Pay to SHA
With the official rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA) on Tuesday, October 1, the government has developed a means-testing ...
What Salaried Kenyans Will Contribute Monthly and Annually to SHA
With the official rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA) on Tuesday October 1, Kenyans will now be required to ...
NHIF to SHA: Govt Gives Update on Dialysis & Cancer Services
The Social Health Authority (SHA) CEO Elijah Wachira has directed all contracted healthcare providers to continue offering dialysis and cancer ...
Health CS Fumbles to Explain SHA Deductions Hours Before Rollout
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Deborah Barasa was unable to explain how the Social Health Authority (SHA) will be making deductions ...
Biggest Winners in the Switch from NHIF to SHA & Benefits They Will Get
The Social Health Authority (SHA) which is set to commence operating on October 1 is an improvement of the National ...
Govt to Contract Healthcare Providers and Facilities Ahead of SHA Rollout
The Government of Kenya through the Social Heath Authority (SHA) is seeking to contract Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and healthcare Facilities ...
NHIF to SHA: Conditions When SHA Will Cover Road Accidents and Emergencies
Kenyans registered to the Social Health Authority (SHA) will enjoy new services that have not been covered under the National ...
David Ndii Speaks About Wife’s Role in Multibillion Government Tender
Judy Mwende Gatabaki, the wife of renowned economist and government advisor David Ndii, has come under public scrutiny over her ...
Court Gives Way Forward on SHIF Implementation
The Court of Appeal has stayed the High Court's ruling that declared the Social Health Insurance Act (SHA) unconstitutional. The ...
New Directive Issued on SHIF Registration for Students
The Ministry of Education directive on compulsory registration under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) scheme has been halted. Justice ...
Health CS in Pains to Explain Safaricom’s Role in SHIF
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has been put to task to clarify Safaricom's involvement in the new Social Health Insurance ...
Cabinet Approves Changes to Edu Afya & Linda Mama
The Cabinet on Tuesday, September 17, approved changes to the Edu Afya Linda Mama programmes. Members of cabinet in a ...
Govt Announces Last NHIF Payment Dates & Admissions
The government has announced the last date for admission and payment deadlines under the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) as ...
New SHIF Tariffs: Breakdown of Amount Available for Each Health Package (LIST)
The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Friday, August 30, released the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) tariffs, outlining the ...
Govt Issues Directives to Hospitals Countrywide Ahead of SHIF Rollout
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued a public notice to hospitals under the Primary Care Network (PCN). SHA Acting ...