Social Health Authority

05/03/2026

At the PHC Congress 2026, SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi spoke about how the Social Health Authority is strengthening Primary Health Care, ensuring that more Kenyans can access essential health services closer to their communities.
She highlighted how the SHA benefit package supports access to care, and how the Authority is using data and continuous learning from healthcare providers across the country to improve services, strengthen accountability, and make the system work better for wananchi.
Dr. Mwangangi also challenged public health leaders to remain bold in pushing for reforms that deliver care that is responsive, acceptable, and trusted by the people it serves.
She emphasized that public trust in the health system must be earned and protected every day, and that strong political commitment remains key to sustaining the gains being made in Kenya’s health sector.
Ultimately, the success of reforms like SHA will be measured by one thing: better health outcomes for the people of Kenya. The congress was hosted by Amref International University and Amref Health Africa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

The SHA Chairman, the CEO of the Kenya Red Cross Society, and the SHA Director of Corporate Services visited the ongoing SHA National Ambulance Dispatch Center (NADC) to assess progress and readiness ahead of its launch by His Excellency, the President, Dr. William Ruto, C.G.H.

02/03/2026

28/02/2026

Delivering on our promise of affordable healthcare for all! We've successfully rolled out the Service Charter to primary healthcare facilities across 47 counties, ensuring FREE services at Level 2 & 3 facilities. Already, 8.08M Kenyans have benefited from the PHC Fund!

But that's not all! Our innovative "Lipa SHA Pole Pole" initiative is making health insurance accessible to all, including mama mbogas & boda boda riders. With 411,011 active payers contributing over KES 1.4B, it's clear: Kenyans are willing to invest in their health when given a dignified option. Aden Duale, The Ministry of Health, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi

28/02/2026

PUTTING PATIENTS FIRST! We've introduced a robust framework for overseas referrals that prioritizes transparency, accountability & patient care. The era of exploitation is over! Our new policy ensures: Only procedures NOT available locally are funded by SHA. 39 medical interventions have been identified & listed for overseas treatment. Peer review & strict vetting protocols prevent abuse. Overseas facilities must be formally empanelled & contracted by SHA. The maximum payable amount is capped at KES 500,000 for sustainability. We're investing in our own capacity & providing a safety net for those who truly need it. Aden Duale, The Ministry of Health, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi

28/02/2026

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT! No money has been lost from . The 12B figure represents potential fraud STOPPED by our digital safeguards, not losses. Aden Duale, The Ministry of Health, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi

27/02/2026

Early this morning, the Health CS Aden Duale, together with the PS Health Dr. Ouma Oluga, DG Dr. Peter Amoth, and SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, joined the Senators at their 4th Senate retreat at the Sawela Lodge in Naivasha for a stakeholder engagement. The session was quite interactive with senators from different parts of the country weighing in on what the ministry needs to improve on to ensure we continue serving Kenyans better.

26/02/2026

Today at 2:00 PM, the Social Health Authority (SHA) had the honour of hosting a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Health and Sanitation of the Republic of Malawi, led by Principal Secretary Mr. Bestone Wilfred Chisamile.

The visit formed part of Malawi’s benchmarking tour to Kenya, focused on learning from our experience in establishing and managing a Health Sector Fund. Discussions at SHA centred on the SHA Framework, including the legal and institutional architecture, contribution and collection modalities, accountability protocols, governance and coordination structures, and approaches to private sector engagement.

The engagement provided an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning, open dialogue, and the exchange of practical insights on building sustainable, transparent, and inclusive health financing systems.

We value this spirit of regional collaboration and knowledge sharing as African countries continue to strengthen their health systems for long-term resilience and universal health coverag