- The administration is investing in the healthcare sector, and the state is undergoing a digital transformation of its healthcare services.
- Government builds digital superhighway for SHA services, replacing the physical file processing model.
Digital Health Agency Assists Kenyan Counties in New Healthcare Contracting Cycle
What happened
The Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors finalized an agreement on October 5, 2026, establishing a new contracting cycle for county health facilities under the Social Health Authority (SHA) for the period 2026–2029. Under this new framework, counties are formally recognized as contracting parties, requiring facilities to prove legal status, KRA PIN, and tax compliance. The Digital Health Agency is providing technical assistance to counties that lack registered domain names to obtain the required email sub-domains by October 14, 2026.
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Why it matters
The agreement outlines a shift toward decentralized service delivery within the Kenyan healthcare system. This new structure requires county facilities to adhere to specific fund disbursement rules, such as having clean claims paid within 90 days of receipt.
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Who's involved
- Digital Health AgencyGovernment organization providing technical assistance to counties regarding domain name infrastructure.
- KenyaCountry undergoing a structural shift in its county-level service delivery and healthcare funding mechanisms.
- National Hospital Insurance FundKenyan government healthcare provider whose integration into the new contracting cycle is underway.
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Digital Health Agency
government organization in Paris, France
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