The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), run by the Social Health Authority (SHA), replaced NHIF on 1 October 2024.
What changed
- Employees pay 2.75% of gross salary, minimum KES 300, with no cap. NHIF used fixed bands.
- Non-salaried members are means-tested and pay 2.75% of assessed household income, minimum KES 300 a month.
- SHIF contributions are deductible from employment income for PAYE.
Register
Register or check your status on the Afya Yangu portal (afyayangu.go.ke). Employees are registered through their employer’s deductions but should confirm their details and dependants.
Work out your contribution with the SHIF calculator.
Frequently asked questions
When did SHIF replace NHIF?
1 October 2024.
How much is SHIF?
2.75% of gross salary, minimum KES 300 a month.
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Sources
- Ministry of Health – SHIF guide (checked 13 October 2026)
- SHA – Afya Yangu portal (checked 13 October 2026)
- KRA – Pay As You Earn (PAYE) (checked 13 October 2026)
