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SHA suspends 45 health facilities across various counties

The move has temporarily cut them off from accessing the national social health scheme

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by Allan Kisia

News26 August 2025 - 17:25
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In Summary


  • “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 48 (6) of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, the Social Health Authority hereby gives notice to the public of the suspension of the health facilities set out in the Schedule below,” the notice stated.
  • Dr. Mwangangi did not disclose the specific reasons for the suspension.
Social Health Authority Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mercy Mwangangi/FILE

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the suspension of several health facilities across various counties in Kenya, temporarily cutting them off from accessing the national social health scheme.

The announcement was made through a gazette notice issued on Tuesday by the SHA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 48 (6) of the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, the Social Health Authority hereby gives notice to the public of the suspension of the health facilities set out in the Schedule below,” the notice stated.

Dr. Mwangangi did not disclose the specific reasons for the suspension.

The affected facilities are spread across multiple counties, with Mandera registering the highest number at ten.

Others include Wajir (two facilities), Kisumu (three), Narok (one), Turkana (one), Garissa (three), Kakamega (two), Homa Bay (six), Bungoma (two), Kisii (seven), Meru (one), Kirinyaga (one), Busia (one), Migori (one), Nandi (one), Kajiado (one), Nairobi (one), and Uasin Gishu (one).

Recently, some reports alleged that SHA had removed from its website a comprehensive list of payments made to hospitals, raising public concern about accountability.

In an official statement shared on social media, SHA reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and directed the public to access the payment list via its website at sha.go.ke/resources.

“Fact: The list of facilities paid is available at sha.go.ke/resources,” the authority stated.

“The facility payment list has not been removed and is still accessible on our website.”

SHA concluded by reiterating its dedication to keeping the public informed as it advances the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.