Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has moved to introduce a legislative proposal seeking to restructure the Social Health Authority (SHA) framework, including introducing a flat monthly contribution for all Kenyans. At the centre of the proposal is a shift from income-based annual contributions to a standard Ksh500 monthly contribution for all registered members. "The proposed legislative proposal, therefore, seeks to introduce a uniform and affordable monthly contribution framework where Kenyans will pay monthly contributions, instead of annual contributions, as they did under NHIF. SHA currently manages the Primary Healthcare Fund, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and the Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund. Currently, according to health ministry records, SHA has over 30 million registered members since its introduction in 2024.

Source: The Star April 13, 2026 02:35 UTC