Healthcare — SHIF / NHIF
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The transition from NHIF to SHIF: who pays, who is covered, what is still broken.
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Related bills
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Top voices
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Houses engaged
- The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) replaces the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023. — Social Health Insurance Act, 2023
- SHIF contributions are 2.75% of gross monthly salary (no cap), versus NHIF's banded model that capped at KES 1,700/month. — Ministry of Health
- The transition has been contested in court; the Health Committees in both Houses have held public sittings on roll-out delays. — Hansard
The story so far
Kenya's health-insurance regime is being rebuilt. The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) — created by the Social Health Insurance Act 2023 — replaces the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) that has served Kenyans since 1966.
The transition affects who pays, who is covered, and which facilities accept the insurance card. Roll-out has been bumpy: court challenges, registration delays, and disputes over which services SHIF covers compared with the NHIF scheme it replaces.
Parliament's role is two-fold: oversight of the Ministry of Health's implementation, and amendments to the SHIF Act and its regulations. This page tracks both — the Hansard contributions, committee sittings, and any further Bills that change the scheme.
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What Parliament is doing about it
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Top voices on Healthcare — SHIF / NHIF
- 1 Samson Cherargei
- 2 Aaron Cheruiyot
- 3 Anthony Ichung'wah
- 4 Robert Pukose
- 5 James Wambura
- 6 Andrew Okoiti
- 7 Khalwale Boni
- 8 Kiplagat Mandago
- 9 Ledama Olekina
- 10 Sabina Chege
Recent debates
- 11 Jun 2026 Hon. Membersnational sugar production rising to 815,454 metric tonnes in 2024 from 472,773 metric tonnes in 2022. Having … Members National Assembly
- 4 Jun 2026 Sen. Mariam Omar Yes, I am coming to that. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mr. Deputy Speaker, … Sen. Mandago Senate
- 4 Jun 2026 The Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng’) Thank you. Hon. Nyikal. Hon. (Dr) James Nyikal (Seme, ODM) As I rise … Temporary Speaker (David Ochieng) National Assembly
- 3 Jun 2026 Sen. Sifunanumber of children dying after birth. We must insist on access to this data, so that we … Sen. Sifuna Senate
- 3 Jun 2026 Hon. Peter Orero (Kibra, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to make my … Peter Orero (Kibra, ODM) National Assembly
- 3 Jun 2026 Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP)benefits of that project, and it is important that we provide resources, especially … Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West, MCCP) National Assembly
- 30 Apr 2026 Sen. Mummato, at least, honour his memory by doing what is right. An amount of Kshs450 billion was … Sen. Mumma Senate
- 29 Apr 2026 Hon. Yussuf Farah (Wajir West, ODM) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker, for giving me an opportunity to contribute … Yussuf Farah (Wajir West, ODM) National Assembly
- 23 Apr 2026 Hon. Ibrahim Saney (Wajir North, UDA) Thank you. People had to buy drugs while they had a cover. … Ibrahim Saney (Wajir North, UDA) National Assembly
- 23 Apr 2026 Hon. (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) Thank you. Let me sincerely take this opportunity to thank the Departmental … (Dr) Ojiambo Oundo (Funyula, ODM) National Assembly
- 22 Apr 2026 The Speaker (Hon. Kingi)alone, 400 children are born, which is very good. However, even from that, I do … Speaker (Hon. Kingi) Senate
- 22 Apr 2026 Sen. Cheruiyotand respond to issues raised by citizens through their representatives. Also, for highlighting some of the challenges … Sen. Cheruiyot Senate
What Parliament has produced on Healthcare — SHIF / NHIF
Questions 3
- Could the Cabinet Secretary- (i) Provide a detailed report on the current total capitation of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) from monies from the exchequer, contributions
- Could the Cabinet Secretary— (i) explain why Kenyans are required to register for the Social Health Insurance Fund despite formerly contributing to the National Health Insurance Fu
- Could the Cabinet Secretary – (i) clarify whether the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has ceased remitting funds to private hospitals for provision of free maternity services
Statements 11
- the delay by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) scheme and its successor, the Social Health Authority (SHA) , to settle claims under the National Youth Service (NY
- the Contributions Policy Framework currently being implemented by the Social Health Authority (SHA) , particularly with respect to the requirement for upfront annual contributions
- Delay in provision of emergency treatment under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF)/Social Health Authority (SHA)
- the Contributions Policy Framework currently being implemented by the Social Health Authority (SHA) , particularly with respect to the requirement for upfront annual contributions
- Registration for Universal Health Coverage rollout by Social Health Authority
- The shift from NHIF to SHIF/Roll-out of Universal Health Coverage.
Senate bills 1
Hansard contributions 256
- Sen. Kisang Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. I also rise to support this mediated version of the Division of Revenue Bill. It is not
- Hon. Speaker Okay, let us deal with this one first. Proceed, Cabinet Secretary. The Cabinet Secretary for Health (Hon. Aden Duale) : Thank y
- Sen. (Dr.) KhalwaleMr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, having said that, allow me to speak to the agricultural sector in this Address. The President
- Sen. Wambua If Sen. Madzayo understands what Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale is saying, I do not understand. There is something that I have argued in th
- Sen. CherarkeyOn the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and Social Health Authority (SHA), Nandi County has recorded over 115,000. This is
- Sen. Cherarkey On the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and Social Health Authority (SHA), Nandi County has recorded over 115,000. This is
Members active on Healthcare — SHIF / NHIF
- 1 Murungi Kathuri 13 contributions
- 2 Aaron Kipkirui Cheruiyot 12 contributions
- 3 Robert Pukose 10 contributions
- 4 Elachi Beatrice Kadeveresia 7 contributions
- 5 Khalwale Boni 7 contributions
- 6 Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire 2 contributions
- 7 Esther Anyieni Okenyuri 2 contributions
- 8 David Wakoli Wafula 2 contributions
- 9 Wanjiku John Njuguna 1 contribution
- 10 Geoffrey Kariuki Kiringa Ruku 1 contribution