EXPLAINER: Why timely SHIF remittance matters, and penalties if you delay

SHA headquarters in Nairobi

Employers have been urged to ensure timely remittance of monthly contributions to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to avoid penalties and ensure uninterrupted healthcare access for their workers.

The Social Health Authority (SHA) says the directive applies to all contributors under the Social Health Insurance Act No. 16 of 2023.