Social Health Authority Announces Leadership Changes and Addresses Hospital Fraud - October 2025

The Social Health Authority (SHA) announced significant senior leadership changes, appointing 16 new Deputy Directors and 9 Principal Claims Management Officers following a recruitment process that began on July 9, 2025. These appointments aim to bolster operational efficiency in delivering quality healthcare. Concurrently, the SHA has urged citizens to meticulously check hospital bills under the new healthcare scheme to combat widespread fraud, an issue under investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). In light of the transition to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), teachers in Nyeri and Murang'a counties are demanding the reinstatement of their medical allowance, citing concerns over inadequate specialized care in public hospitals.