Govt to introduce flexible SHA payment plan
President William Ruto has announced that the government will introduce flexible payment options, including the proposed ‘Lipa SHA Pole Pole’ initiative. The move, according to the head of state, is aimed at enabling more Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (..
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The Kenyan government is set to introduce flexible payment options, branded as 'Lipa SHA Pole Pole', to boost registration for the Social Health Authority (SHA) and enhance access to universal healthcare.
- 32 million Kenyans are already registered with SHA.
- The initiative is spearheaded by President William Ruto.
- All telecommunications companies will be integrated into the SHA platform for seamless and affordable contributions.
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