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Primary Healthcare Fund

Also known as: PHCF

Primary Healthcare Fund — government fund allocated to support mothers unable to finance SHA contributions for maternity services.

2026-04-272026-08-20

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Notably, the Primary Healthcare Fund, which is one of the key cogs in the success of the Universal Health Coverage has so far received 27.4 billion shillings and paid out 23.3 billion shillings to more than 9,300 Level 2 and Level 3 facilities.

    We will not relent until all Kenyans are registered under SHA-DP Kindiki
  3. Capital News

    The Primary Healthcare Fund, another key component of the government’s Universal Health Coverage strategy, has so far received Sh27.4 billion, of which Sh23.3 billion has been paid to more than 9,300 Level 2 and Level 3 health facilities.

    Kindiki sets August 2027 target for universal SHA registration
  4. The Standard

    The Social Health Insurance Act, which established the legal framework for the Social Health Authority (SHA), created three funds — the Primary Healthcare Fund, the Social Health Insurance Fund and the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund.

    Wetang'ula says health reforms have curbed corruption, reshaped care financing
  5. June 2026
  6. The Standard

    The suspension, which took effect on June 23, 2026, was announced by SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi and affects services provided under the Primary Healthcare Fund (PHCF), Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF), and

    MP Shah: We will cooperate with SHA billing probe
  7. Capital News

    According to the trustees, pension contributions under the PSSS are independently managed and regulated and bear no legal or operational relationship with SHA, SHIF or the Primary Healthcare Fund and Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund referenced in the petition.

    PSSF Trustees Seek Removal From Constitutional Petition Challenging Public Servants’ Benefits Framework
  8. Capital News

    He noted that funding for primary healthcare has been enhanced and that resources directed through the Primary Healthcare Fund are expected to strengthen services at the county level.

    Sh420B vs Sh454.7B: MPs seek middle ground on Revenue Sharing row
  9. Citizen Digital

    He noted that funding for primary healthcare has been enhanced and that resources directed through the Primary Healthcare Fund are expected to strengthen services at the county level.

    MPs, Senators seek middle ground on Division of Revenue Bill
  10. May 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    According to the Ministry of Health, the government has allocated funds under the Primary Healthcare Fund to cushion expectant mothers who are unable to finance their SHA contributions.

    Expectant mothers to get free delivery services in enhanced SHA package
  12. Capital News

    SHA said the services will be financed through the Primary Healthcare Fund, with facilities set to receive Sh10,000 for normal delivery and essential newborn care, while caesarean section procedures and newborn care will attract reimbursements of Sh30,000.

    SHA Boosts Maternity and Cancer Care Funding in Major Universal Health Coverage Push
  13. April 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    Additionally, the government has collected KSh169 billion ($1.3 billion) in the past two years in the Primary Healthcare Fund, the Social Health Insurance Fund, the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund, and the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund.

    Ruto calls for domestic financing and local production to strengthen Africa’s health systems

Yesterday

  1. Kenya targets 40 million SHA registrations by end of year

    Deputy President Kindiki says the government is stepping up efforts to register all Kenyans under the Social Health Authority's Taifa Care programme, targeting 40 million enrollments by year-end after registering 32 million over the last two years, with a goal of universal registration by August next year.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Government targets 40 million SHA registrations by year-end

    Deputy President Kindiki says the government aims to register 40 million Kenyans under the Social Health Authority (SHA) by the end of 2024, up from 32 million over the past two years, with a goal of universal coverage by August 2027.

    15 hours ago · Capital News

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Health reforms have curbed corruption, reshaped care financing

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula said health reforms initiated by the Kenya Kwanza administration are addressing corruption and access to quality care, with Parliament passing four key health laws in 2023 including the Primary Health Care Act and the Facility Improvement Financing Act.

    18 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. MP Shah Hospital suspended pending SHA billing investigation

    M.P. Shah Hospital has been temporarily suspended from offering services under government-funded health insurance schemes following billing complaints, effective June 23, 2026. The hospital said it will cooperate with the Social Health Authority's investigation.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. PSSF trustees seek removal from healthcare financing constitutional petition

    The Public Service Superannuation Fund and its Board of Trustees are asking to be removed from a constitutional petition, arguing their mandate is limited to managing pension, gratuity, retirement, disability and death benefits for public servants, and they have no involvement in healthcare financing systems like SHIF or SHA.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 5 June

  1. Parliament mediates Sh420B vs Sh454.7B county revenue deadlock

    A mediation committee has begun deliberations to resolve a dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, with the Assembly backing Kshs 420 billion in county allocations and the Senate proposing Kshs 454.7 billion, citing counties' obligations for salary advisories and counterpart funding.

    5 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Mediation committee works to resolve revenue allocation disagreement

    A Mediation Committee co-chaired by MPs and a senator has begun deliberations to break a deadlock between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026. The two houses differ on the county allocation: the Assembly approved 420 billion shillings while the Senate amended it to 454.7 billion shillings, citing county governments' financial obligations.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. SHA to offer free delivery services for all registered expectant mothers

    The Social Health Authority has enhanced its benefit packages to provide free delivery services to all registered expectant mothers at Level Two and Three hospitals. The government has allocated funds through the Primary Healthcare Fund to support mothers unable to finance SHA contributions.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. SHA expands free maternity and cancer care coverage nationwide

    The Social Health Authority has expanded health benefit packages to include free maternity services at primary healthcare facilities and increased cancer treatment coverage, following directives from President Ruto and findings from public participation data. Facilities will receive Sh10,000 for normal delivery and Sh30,000 for caesarean sections.

    12 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 27 April

  1. Ruto urges Africa to boost domestic financing, local medical production

    President William Ruto called on African countries to ensure self-sufficiency in medical supplies and health commodities, emphasizing that Africa's health systems must be financed by both domestic and international capital and that the continent must become an active architect rather than passive participant in global health. He highlighted the need for a radical shift focusing on policy leadership, technology, and mobilisation of domestic resources.

    27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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