# SHA Registration in Kenya: Fees, Login, Payments, and Key Updates

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- Published: 2026-05-02T18:41:35+03:00
- Author: Antony Wainaina

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The Social Health Authority (SHA) is Kenya’s new health insurance body, replacing
NHIF. Established under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, it manages the Social
Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to expand affordable healthcare coverage nationwide.

This article answers common questions about SHA registration, how much the SHA registration
fee is in Kenya, the SHA login process, payments, and even recent fraud controversies.

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## SHA Registration in Kenya

All Kenyans are required to register with SHA.

### How to Register for SHA

 1. **USSD Method**: Dial `*147#` and follow the steps. Provide your national ID and
    phone number to receive an OTP.
 2. **Online**: Go to [AfyaYangu](https://www.nommadj.com/sha-registration-kenya-fees-login-payments/\"http://sha.go.ke\")
    and complete the **SHA registration form**.
 3. **Employer Registration**: Companies register via [employers.sha.go.ke](https://www.nommadj.com/sha-registration-kenya-fees-login-payments/\"http://employers.sha.go.ke\").
 4. **Assisted Registration**: Available at county health offices and via community
    health promoters.

Once registered, you will receive a SHA number and can log in to the portal.

## How Much is SHA Registration Fee in Kenya?

One of the most searched questions is: **“How much is SHA registration fee in Kenya?”**

The answer: **SHA registration is free**. You don’t pay to sign up .

What you pay are **monthly or annual contributions**:

 * **Salaried workers**: 2.75% of gross income (deducted from payroll).
 * **Self-employed/informal sector**: Annual contribution set by a **means test**,
   with a minimum of **Ksh 300 per month**.

## SHA Payments: How to Pay Contributions

After registration, you must contribute regularly to stay covered.

### Payment Options

 * **M-PESA Paybill**: Paybill **200222**, account number = your ID.
 * **USSD \*147#**: Register and pay in one menu.
 * **Online Portal**: Log into AfyaYangu and pay via card, M-PESA, or bank.
 * **Bank Payments**: At partner banks.

## SHA Login: Portal and Access

Members can log in to different SHA portals:

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 * **SHA Individual Portal (AfyaYangu)**: [sha.go.ke](https://www.nommadj.com/sha-registration-kenya-fees-login-payments/\"http://sha.go.ke\")–
   check status, contributions, dependents.
 * **SHA Employer Portal**: [employers.sha.go.ke](https://www.nommadj.com/sha-registration-kenya-fees-login-payments/\"http://employers.sha.go.ke\")–
   for companies to manage staff.
 * **SHA Provider Portal**: [https://portal.sha.go.ke/login/](https://www.nommadj.com/sha-registration-kenya-fees-login-payments/\"https://portal.sha.go.ke/login/\")–
   for healthcare facilities.
 * **SHA Eligibility Portal**: [eligibility.sha.go.ke](https://www.nommadj.com/sha-registration-kenya-fees-login-payments/\"http://eligibility.sha.go.ke\")–
   check coverage validity.

To log in, use your **national ID**, verify with OTP, then enter your **SHA PIN/
digital signature**.

## SHA Mobile App

The **SHA App** makes it easier to manage your account. You can:

 * Register for SHA.
 * Check contribution balances.
 * Manage dependents.
 * Find accredited hospitals.

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⚠️ The app is currently **not available on Google Play or App Store**. Instead, 
download it as an **APK**.

## SHA Scandals and Fraud Cases

Like NHIF before it, SHA has already faced fraud allegations.

 * Reports exposed **ghost hospitals** filing fake claims worth over **Ksh 10 billion**.
 * In August 2025, at least **40 hospitals were suspended** for fraud.
 * Critics fear SHA may repeat NHIF’s corruption history, while officials say fraud
   crackdowns prove stronger oversight.

The government insists SHA is more transparent, with digital systems to reduce fraud.

## Frequently Asked Questions

## Author

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 * [Antony Wainaina](https://www.nommadj.com/author/nommadj/)
 * Antony Wainaina is a business journalist, real-estate agent, content strategist
   and founder of Maploti. With 3 years' experience in property markets and 8 years
   in digital marketing, he creates research-backed market insights and investor
   guides. He focuses on data-driven analysis and practical advice that help local
   and diaspora investors navigate Kenya's property landscape.

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