SHA Accredited Hospitals in Kenya 2026: Search 10,660 Contracted Facilities by County

Updated 17 October 2026

Looking for a hospital that accepts the Social Health Authority? This finder searches the full list of SHA contracted facilities that SHA publishes county by county: 10,660 hospitals, health centres, dispensaries and clinics across all 47 counties. Choose your county and sub-county, pick the kind of facility you need, and you get the matching facilities with their level, ownership and registration number.

What “SHA Accredited” Means

People often say a hospital is “SHA accredited”. The official term is contracted: the facility has signed a contract with the Social Health Authority to treat members and claim from SHA’s funds. Every facility in the finder appears on SHA’s published list of contracted facilities. The list shows each facility’s registration number, type, level, county, sub-county, regulator and ownership, and that is what we display.

A contract does not mean every service is covered at every facility. What SHA pays for depends on the benefit package and the level of the facility. Primary care at Level 2 and 3 facilities falls under the Primary Healthcare Fund, while admissions, surgery and specialist care at higher levels fall under the Social Health Insurance Fund and the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund. Before treatment, ask the facility which SHA services it offers and whether you need a referral.

Facility Levels Explained

• Level 2: dispensaries and medical clinics. Outpatient care, basic treatment and referrals. There are 5,731 Level 2 facilities on the list, more than half of the total.
• Level 3 (3A and 3B): health centres and larger clinics, often with maternity and laboratory services. 3,802 facilities.
• Level 4 (4 and 4B): sub-county and other primary hospitals with inpatient wards and surgery. 1,001 facilities.
• Level 5: county referral and large private and faith-based hospitals with specialists. 108 facilities.
• Level 6 (6A and 6B): national referral and teaching hospitals and the largest specialist hospitals. 18 facilities.

Who Runs the Facilities

About 55% of contracted facilities (5,847) are run by county governments, 3,828 are private and 520 are faith-based, with smaller numbers run by NGOs, communities and national government. Most are regulated by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, while 403 clinics are regulated by the Clinical Officers Council. Use the finder’s type filter to narrow the list to dental clinics, eye clinics, maternity homes, stand-alone dialysis centres, cancer centres or mental health and rehabilitation centres. Hospitals at Level 4 and above also offer many of these services, so check them too.

Find SHA Hospitals in Your County

• SHA hospitals in Nairobi
• SHA hospitals in Kiambu, including Thika
• SHA hospitals in Nakuru
• SHA hospitals in Mombasa
• SHA hospitals in Kisumu
• SHA hospitals in Bungoma
• SHA hospitals in Eldoret and Uasin Gishu
• SHA hospitals in Machakos
• SHA hospitals in Nyeri
• SHA hospitals in Kisii
• SHA hospitals in Meru

For any other county, choose it in the finder above.

Before You Go

1. Check your own SHA status. Your contributions must be up to date for SHA to pay. You can check eligibility on the SHA member portal or by dialling *147#.
2. Confirm the facility. Lists change as contracts are signed, renewed or ended. Our copy is dated 17 October 2026. Confirm on SHA’s official facility lookup or with the facility before you rely on SHA cover.
3. Carry your ID. Facilities verify members with their national ID or other registered identification.

Want to check that the doctor or the clinic is properly licensed too? See our guide to official professional registers, and work out your monthly SHIF deduction with the SHIF calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if a hospital is SHA accredited?

Search its name in the finder above. If it appears, it is on SHA’s list of contracted facilities. Confirm with SHA or the facility before treatment, because lists change.

How many hospitals are contracted by SHA?

SHA’s county lists contained 10,660 contracted facilities when we retrieved them on 17 October 2026, from dispensaries to national referral hospitals.

Can I use SHA in a private hospital?

Yes, if the private hospital is contracted by SHA. About 3,800 private facilities are on the list. Ask which services are covered.

What is the SHA USSD code?

Dial *147# to check your SHA registration and status.

Why is my local clinic not on the list?

It may not have a contract with SHA, or it may have been contracted after our list date. Ask the clinic and confirm on the SHA facility lookup.

Source: Social Health Authority, list of contracted facilities by county, retrieved 17 October 2026. Business Radar is not affiliated with SHA.