Kenya Law (2023) Legal document / regulation

Social Health Insurance Act, No. 16 of 2023

National Council for Law Reporting

Ref: SRC-001-KEN-001

https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/act/2023/16

Accessed: 10/31/2025

Summary

Establishes the Social Health Authority (SHA) as the statutory body administering Kenya's mandatory social health insurance scheme, replacing the National Health Insurance Fund. Provides the legislative framework for SHA operations, member registration, and claims processing.

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Kenya Law (2023). Social Health Insurance Act, No. 16 of 2023. Nairobi: National Council for Law Reporting. Available at: https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/act/2023/16 (Accessed 31 Oct 2025).

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