By Mandere Onyinkwa The Social Health Authority (SHA) has unveiled major enhancements to health benefit packages. The move follows President Willia Samoei Ruto’s directive during the 2025 State of the Nation Address and resolutions from the 12th Ordinary Session of the National and County Governments Coordinating Summit. Published under Legal Notice No. 78 of 2026, […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced the rollout of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) services for eligible members under its medical scheme. This marks a significant step in expanding reproductive health support for teachers across the country. In a public notice, TSC said the Social Health Authority (SHA) has “formally activated In-Vitro Fertilization […]

By Francis Orina Members of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Nyamira branch say they will join a nationwide strike next week if their demands are not met. Branch officials said unresolved issues, including unpaid allowances, teacher welfare concerns, and policy grievances, had forced the union to issue the protest ultimatum. KUPPET […]

By Ongaga Ongaga President William Ruto has urged unregistered Kenyans to join the Social Health Authority (SHA) and benefit from the new national health insurance scheme. He noted that SHA has eliminated the need for families to sell valuable assets to meet high medical costs, saying citizens can now access treatment in hospitals without paying […]

By KPC Reporter Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has cautioned hospital administrators against exploiting patients registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Muthoni warned that those found charging such patients risk arrest and prosecution. Speaking during a citizen forum in Kirinyaga, Muthoni stressed that officials at Level 2, 3, and 4 hospitals must adhere to […]

By Isaac Dan Onyancha “The Social Health Authority was meant to revolutionize healthcare delivery, but instead it has exposed deep financial cracks, institutional confusion, and growing public distrust. Kenya must urgently fix its health financing model before it unravels completely.“ –Isaac Dan Onyancha Let us accept it. The Social Health Authority (SHA) is not working. […]

: By Faith Nyabuto A majority of Kenyans have rejected the broad-based government formed through a coalition between Kenya Kwanza and One Kenya Alliance, a new survey has revealed. Findings by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) indicate that 64 per cent of Kenyans want a new regime that prioritises their needs, rights and freedoms. […]

By Faith Nyabuto The ongoing crisis at the Social Health Authority (SHA) has triggered a standoff with private hospitals, many of which are threatening to withdraw services, leaving Kenyans struggling to access medical care. Reports indicate that some hospitals are demanding cash payments from patients and rejecting insurance cover. Dr. Brian Lishenga, Chairperson of the […]

By Faith Nyabuto Kenya’s health sector is facing a deepening crisis as the Social Health Authority (SHA) struggles with overwhelming financial arrears, systemic inefficiencies, and widespread facility closures. The situation has escalated to the point where many healthcare providers have gone unpaid for months, forcing some to shut down operations entirely and leaving countless patients […]

By Faith Nyabuto Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has sparked public outrage after revealing massive misuse of Social Health Authority (SHA) funds in non-government hospitals. Duale said some hospitals conspired to defraud the government through inflated equipment service fees and fraudulent claims, prompting authorities to block suspicious payouts. The revelations raised concern over poor […]