Government directs schools to register learners in SHIF

The Ministry of Education has directed the school heads to ensure the learners are registered in the Social Health Insurance Fund as dependents of their parents.

The schools have been directed to ensure the learners are registered in the SHIF programme before schools open for the third term.

Education PS Belio Kipsang in a circular dated August 16, directs all school-going children are therefore required to register as dependents of their parents before school opening dates for 3rd term 2024. The registration can be done through sha.go.ke, *147#, or afyangu.go.keas per attached registration manual. "A soft copy is also available on www.sha.go.ke. For any challenges during registration please contact Social Health Authority call center on 0800720601 or info@sha.go.ke,| read part of the circular.