Kenya: Hospitals Risk Social Health Authority Lockout As Contracts

Kenya: Hospitals Risk Social Health Authority Lockout As Contracts

Nairobi -- Healthcare providers across the country risk being locked out of the Social Health Authority (SHA) system from Thursday if they fail to complete the contracting process for the new 2026-2029 cycle.

SHA issues critical notice to healthcare providers as current contracts set to expire

SHA warns healthcare providers to complete 2026-2029 contracts by September 30 or lose portal access, while uncontracted facilities must transfer patients.

SHA: Hospitals Face Cutoff From State Health Scheme as Contracts Expire

Healthcare providers across Kenya have been told to complete new contracts with the Social Health Authority (SHA) by Wednesday or lose the ability to treat patients covered by the national scheme. Current agreements expire at 11:59 pm on September 30, 2026. “The Social Health Authority notifies all healthcare providers/healthcare facilities that current provider contracts will […]

SHA Revises Verification Dates for Level‑4 Hospitals with Over Ksh10 Million NHIF Claims

The Social Health Authority has altered the verification timetable for selected Level‑4 facilities owing the defunct NHIF at least Ksh10 million and warned that existing contracts expire on 30 September.

SHA Announces Change of Date for Hospitals With Millions in Pending NHIF Claims

Facilities affected by the revised verification schedule have been urged to comply with the new dates and ensure all required claim documentation is available for review.

SHA Message To All Kenyans

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has issued a new notice concerning selected Level 4 healthcare facilities over the verification of pending claims inherited from the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).In a notice dated Monday, September 28, 2026, SHA informed affected healthcare facilities that the...