Social Health Authority appoints four new Directors

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the appointment of four new Directors following what it terms as a competitive and transparent recruitment process that began on July 29, 2025.

The new top officials are Dr. Diana Marion, who will serve as Director of Provider and Beneficiary Management, Golda Larissa Akolo (Director of Benefits and Claims Management), Mohamed Alio Ibrahim (Director of Corporate Services), and Jonathan Leisen (Director of Funds and Finance Management).

“This team's expertise will be crucial in steering the Social Health Authority achieve its mandate of providing financial risk protection for Kenyan residents and ensuring they have access to quality healthcare,” said Board Chairperson Dr. Abdi Mohamed in a statement.

“The Board would like to express its profound gratitude to the staff for their unwavering dedication and support provided to the interim senior management team during the transition period.”