Social Health Authority

Kenya 6 Oct 2026

Kenyan county hospitals have until 14 October to sign SHA contracts, with no extension

On 5 October 2026, Health CS Aden Duale and the Council of Governors ruled out any further extension of SHA contracts for county health facilities beyond 14 October.

Kenya 29 Sept 2026

Kenya's SHA hospital-contract deadline expires Wednesday, risking care for millions

Hospitals without a signed 2026–2029 contract will be locked out of Kenya's Social Health Authority from Thursday, and thousands have yet to sign.