The Ministry of Health has reported a rise in Social Health Authority (SHA) registration, with over 18.5 million Kenyans now enrolled.

Mombasa County has recorded a 58% increase in just eight days, the highest in the country.

During a media briefing today Director General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth, attributed the growth to the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI), which has leveraged schools, community health promoters, and local leaders to drive registration efforts.

“Mombasa’s progress shows that targeted, community-driven strategies can effectively increase SHA enrollment. We encourage other counties to adopt similar approaches to expand access to healthcare,” said Dr. Amoth.

With 43.5% of its population now registered, Mombasa is setting an example as the Ministry of Health continues efforts to ensure universal health coverage across the country.

Early this month, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir launched the SHA mass registeration exercise which is currently ongoing across the county.