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Register for NHIF / Social Health Authority
Jisajili kwa NHIF / Mamlaka ya Afya ya Jamii
Register for the Social Health Authority (SHA), which has replaced NHIF. All Kenyans aged 18+ are required to register for universal health coverage.
- Time to complete
- 1–3 working days
- Cost
- 2.75% of gross salary (employed); income-based (self-employed)
- Ministry
- Social Health Authority
What you'll need
- National ID
- Passport photo
- Mobile number for M-PESA payments
Apply for this service
This service is available on eCitizen. You will need to create or log in to your eCitizen account.
Get help
If you need help with this service, contact the Social Health Authority or visit any Huduma Centre.
eCitizen helpline: 0800 724 001 (toll free) · support@ecitizen.go.ke