Ruto unveils SHA cover for 2.2mn Kenyans unable to afford premiums
The head of state indicated that primary care under the Sh4.4 billion program will include consultations, blood pressure checks, weighing, sugar level tests, and malaria tests. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto has launched a new Social Health Authority (SHA) cover to provide healthcare for 2.2 million vulnerable Kenyans who cannot afford premiums, replacing the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).
- The program, valued at Sh4.4 billion, will cover primary care like consultations and tests, and secondary care including chronic disease management.
- President Ruto urged governors, Members of Parliament, and other partners to contribute additional funds to expand its reach.
- The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection have compiled a database of needy households.
- Over 23.3 million Kenyans have registered under SHA, though only about 5.6 million have made contributions.
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President Ruto Launches Social Health Authority (SHA) Programme for 2.2 Million Kenyans - September 2025
President William Ruto has launched the Social Health Authority (SHA) Sponsorship Programme, which will provide free medical services to over 2.2 million vulnerable Kenyans. This new SHA cover is for Kenyans who cannot afford premiums and it replaces the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). The initiative, announced on Friday, September 19, at State House, Nairobi, is part of the country's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki affirmed the government's commitment to expanding health coverage under SHA to the vulnerable. The government will pay the monthly contributions for those enrolled in the sponsorship program.
