SHA Begins Disbursing Sh11.1bn to Hospitals for Claims - March 2026

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has started disbursing Sh11.1 billion to hospitals across Kenya to settle approved claims under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), aiming to alleviate financial strain on healthcare providers. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has decided to maintain current fuel pump prices for the upcoming month, despite a recent surge in global oil prices attributed to tensions in the Middle East involving Iran. Separately, KCB Group is targeting market entry into Ethiopia by the end of 2026 through the acquisition of a local bank, having finalized its shortlisting process and identified a potential target entity.

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SHA begins disbursing Sh11.1bn to hospitals for claims

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has started disbursing Sh11.1 billion to hospitals across Kenya to settle approved claims under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This move aims to alleviate financial strain on healthcare providers and ensure the continuity of medical services.