SHIF and the 2.75% Contribution: A Diaspora Guide to How Kenya's Social Health Authority Actually Works in 2026
SHIF has replaced NHIF and now requires 2.75% of gross salary from every formal employee. A practical diaspora guide to enrolment, dependents, voluntary contributions, and what SHA actually pays for.
Kenya's SHA-Funded Overseas Treatment Programme: How Diaspora Patients and Families Can Access It
From 14 April 2026, Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) began funding specialised medical treatment abroad for patients whose conditions cannot be managed locally. The programme is capped at Ksh 500,000 per patient per year. This guide explains the rules, the application path, and what diaspora families should do.
Understanding the SHA Health Insurance Transition: What Diaspora Kenyans Need to Know About the New System
Kenya's transition from NHIF to the Social Health Authority represents the most significant change to the national health insurance system in decades. For diaspora Kenyans, understanding how SHA works...
Kenya's Health Insurance Reform: From NHIF to Social Health Insurance Fund and the Quest for Universal Coverage
Kenya's transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund to the Social Health Insurance Fund represents the most significant reform of the country's health financing system in over five decades. T...
Kenya's Pharmaceutical Industry: Local Manufacturing, Drug Regulation, and the Push for Universal Health Coverage
Kenya's pharmaceutical industry stands at a critical juncture, balancing between its established generic manufacturing base and ambitious plans to become a regional hub for advanced drug production an...
The Social Health Authority (SHA) Explained: What Replaced NHIF and What It Means for Every Kenyan
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has replaced the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) as Kenya's primary public health insurance system, marking the most significant reform in healthcare financin...