The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is Kenya's mandatory health insurance program designed to provide affordable healthcare across the country. Under the Social Health Insurance Act, registration is completely compulsory for every single employer operating in Kenya.
Documents You Need to Have Ready: To ensure your registration goes through without hitting any technical hitches, gather: Certificate of Incorporation/Business Registration, Your business KRA PIN Certificate, official Business Contact details, and a complete Employee Roster (including full names, national ID numbers, and individual SHIF numbers).
How to Apply: You can complete your application online via the official SHIF portal, or manually at any SHIF branch office. Fill out the company information, submit the documents, and wait for verification. Once approved, you will receive a unique employer number to log in, file returns, and make monthly payments.
