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In a notice issued on July 4,2026, SHA said the released funds will be used to settle verified hospital claims for healthcare facilities with outstanding amounts of Sh10 million and below. Before payments are processed, however, healthcare providers will be required to complete a formal sign-off process.
The authority was rolled out in October 2024 as part of a major healthcare overhaul that replaced the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).
The funds will go to hospitals and clinics whose confirmed claims do not exceed Sh10 million, as the State moves to address a backlog of unpaid bills estimated at between Sh30 billion and Sh33 billion across the country.
The legislator challenged the fairness of the existing arrangement, asking why contributions continue to be deducted without clear individual returns for those who rarely access medical services
The findings highlight overcrowded maternity wards with multiple mothers sharing beds, understaffed facilities, and dilapidated mortuaries in several counties
The Authority said it welcomes public scrutiny but maintained that the Means Testing Instrument (MTI) is designed to ensure fairness, equity, and sustainability in Kenya’s health financing framework.
MPs noted that the shift from the National Health Insurance Fund to the Social Health Authority has created new challenges for cancer patients, especially in accessing consistent and affordable treatment. The House was told that Kenya records about 44,000 new cancer cases every year, with over 29,000 deaths, with breast, cervical, and prostate cancers being the most common.
Ruto said the country had moved away from the economic pressure that marked the period after the Covid-19 shock, describing the current situation as one of recovery and growth.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Dr. Abdi said SHA “payout is around 80%,” noting that the current system is performing better in settling claims compared to its predecessor.
Kindiki accused Gachagua of being a political scavenger for allegedly spreading alarmist claims that the program is on the verge of collapse.
In a statement issued on Monday, the group’s president, Ahmed Yakub Kalebi, issued the warning following the closure of several facilities over fraudulent claims linked to the former National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Karua, whose party’s message centers on unity and liberation, emphasized the need for Kenyans to reclaim control over national resources and public institutions.