Arise Media 
The Kenyan Government will roll out mass registration of its citizens to the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) from June 21, 2024.
According to a dispatch by the Cabinet members, the Ministry of Health will lead the mass registration across all 47 counties and on all platforms.
In the Tuesday evening meeting chaired by President William Ruto, the cabinet approved the framework for a full transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA) beginning July 1.
Consequently, the Cabinet urged all Kenyans to register under the new scheme in our nation’s historic endeavor to usher Kenya into the League of Nations with healthcare for all.
“Kenyans can register on the phone, at public hospitals, and by the 100,000 Community Health Promoters across the country,” read part of the Cabinet statement sent to the newsrooms.
The shift from NHIF to SHIF signifies a move towards a more inclusive healthcare system that addresses basic healthcare needs and offers a wide range of medical services across various fields.
SHIF aims to provide holistic healthcare for all Kenyans by expanding coverage and reducing costs.
Through SHIF, Kenyans will pay 2.75 percent of their gross monthly salary for their health coverage.
This percentage-based approach ensures that the contribution is directly proportional to the individual’s income, making it fairer than a flat rate.
Social Health Insurance Act No.16 of 2023 was assented to on October 19, 2023, and came into force on November 22, 2023.
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