Kenya’s healthcare financing has undergone changes with the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Here’s how they differ:   1. National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) – Old System NHIF was Kenya’s national health insurer before the transition.   It offered medical insurance for employed and …

  Registering for the Social Health Authority (SHA) in Kenya is now easier than ever. Follow these simple steps to complete your registration and start accessing healthcare services. Step 1: Dial 147#   On your mobile phone, *dial 147# and follow the prompts.   Select the relevant options to proceed with registration.   Step 2: Visit the SHA Website   …

  A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer was fatally injured during a bar fight in Mataragon, Kipkelion West, Kericho County, police have confirmed.   Kericho County Police Commander James Ngetich stated that the incident occurred on the night of Saturday, February 24, following a heated altercation between the officer and other patrons. Reports indicate that the confrontation escalated into a …