SHA acting CEO Elijah Wachira sent on compulsory leave
The board of the Social Health Authority (SHA) has sent the acting CEO Elijah Wachira on compulsory leave. In a letter seen by K24 Digital on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the board indicated that Wachira was to proceed on leave for 90 days. “This is to inform you of the resolution of the board to […]
‘I am a man on a mission’ – Ruto says as he defends govt projects
President William Ruto has defended several government initiatives which have not been popular with the common citizens in the recent past. Speaking during a church service at the African Divine Church in Nairobi on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Ruto said the programmes are aimed at improving the lives of Kenyans, and not to hurt them. […]
Outstanding NHIF bills will be paid by the end of the week – Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai
The government has announced the release of Ksh9 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to end the hiccups experienced during the rollout of the new health cover. This funding aims to address outstanding bills incurred under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), providing much-needed financial relief to healthcare providers and Kenyans who had been […]
Govt releases Ksh9B via SHA to pay outstanding bills incurred by healthcare facilities under NHIF
The government has released Ksh9 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to address outstanding bills incurred by healthcare facilities under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a statement on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the Ministry of Health announced that the funds will be disbursed to facilities by the end of this week. The […]
Govt promises to clear hospitals’ debt owed by NHIF
The government has pledged to clear the outstanding debts owed to private and faith-based healthcare facilities by the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, that a disbursement of Ksh1.5 billion will be made this week to start clearing the outstanding payments. Medical Services Principal […]
SHA to refund Nakuru patient who went viral crying on live TV for failing to access services
Social Health Authority (SHA) officials have vowed to refund a Nakuru-based patient James Ngaruya Kanyore who was denied services following the migration from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). Speaking on Sunday, October 6, 2024, SHA Director of Corporate Services Ibrahim Alio informed the country that the authority immediately reached out to Kanyore following the […]
Govt explains why NHIF-registered Kenyans were moved to SHA without consent
The government has explained why Kenyans registered under the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) were automatically moved to the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a statement on Thursday, October 3, 2024, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services Harry Kimtai defended the move, saying it is a legal requirement. “The Ministry has […]