The government has directed all civil servants to register for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) by October.

Speaking in Nairobi, government spokesman Isaac Mwaura indicated that the Ministry of Energy and ICT will support internet and power connection to health facilities.

Further, he stated that the Ministry of Education will support student registration.

“All civil servants are expected to be registered by October 1, 2024, with the Ministries of Energy and Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy required to support power and internet connections to health facilities across the country.”

Additionally, Mwaura revealed that as of Tuesday, 861,101 Kenyans had registered with SHA, and 9,792 health facilities, including 2,008 public and 7,784 private and faith-based facilities, were licensed with KMPDC.

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He also said that draft contracts with healthcare providers have been finalized, and the government is now focused on public awareness and education regarding the transition from NHIF to SHA.