SHA disburses Ksh.3.4B to hospitals for SHIF claims

The Social Health Authority (SHA) says it has released Ksh.3.4 billion to health facilities across the country to settle claims under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

In a statement issued on Thursday, SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said the funds cover inpatient care, drugs and substance abuse treatment, mental wellness, critical care, and surgeries.

Dr Mwangangi said an additional Ksh.1.09 billion has been disbursed from the Primary Health Care Fund, while another Ksh.1.7 billion is being processed for dialysis, oncology, and surgical claims.

“An updated list of disbursements will be published on the SHA website in due course,” she said, clarifying reports circulating on social media regarding allocations to specific hospitals.

According to Mwangangi, Nyandiwa Level 4 Hospital in Homa Bay County received Ksh.19 million between January and June 2025 for inpatient long stays and maternity services.

Her statement came in the backdrop of a list circulating on social media appearing to show a ‘Nyandiwa Dispensary’ as having received Ksh.10,080 in July and another showing ‘Nyandiwa Dispensary’ as having received Ksh.19 million from SHA in August.

Additionally, an old photo of a neglected-looking Nayandiwa Health Centre, with its gate covered in overgrown grass, further fuelled confusion as to whether millions might have been paid to a ‘ghost’ facility. It was not immediately clear, however, whether the hospital in the photo was the 'Nyandiwa Level 4 Hospital'  Dr Mwangangi was referring to.

“SHA remains committed to timely payments, accountability, and transparency,” the SHA CEO added.