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The President said elections should never be treated as a matter of life and death, adding that leaders have a responsibility to promote national cohesion instead of deepening divisions for political gain.
In a notice issued on Thursday, SHA said the new guidelines are intended to standardise claims processing while ensuring eligible children continue accessing healthcare services without unnecessary interruptions.
The President made the announcement on Tuesday during a breakfast meeting with the Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets, who recently qualified for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup respectively.
In a notice to beneficiaries issued on Tuesday, the authority said the fingerprints of registered child dependants will be captured when they visit SHA-contracted healthcare facilities for treatment to help confirm that the correct beneficiary is receiving medical care.
In a notice issued on July 4,2026, SHA said the released funds will be used to settle verified hospital claims for healthcare facilities with outstanding amounts of Sh10 million and below. Before payments are processed, however, healthcare providers will be required to complete a formal sign-off process.
SHA explained that some of the claims are still undergoing assessment and therefore cannot be paid until all verification procedures are completed.
The authority cautioned the public against engaging with such individuals, stressing that they have no connection to SHA and are seeking to exploit unsuspecting people.
The cost of an ultrasound scan has also gone up from Sh1,800 to Sh4,800, an increase of 167 per cent. Patients requiring a colonoscopy are now paying Sh25,000, up from Sh9,800, marking a 155 per cent increase.
Speaking on Thursday, the President stated that although childbirth is widely recognised as a painful and demanding process, it ultimately brings forth new life. He explained that Kenya's economic and governance reforms should be viewed in the same light, arguing that while the measures may be challenging in the short term, they are essential to securing the country's long-term development and prosperity
Kaikai highlighted that the initiative brings together Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, chief executive officers of state corporations, board chairpersons, and directors to engage directly with citizens across the country
According to the Council, the registration exercise is intended to strengthen pre-hospital healthcare services, improve emergency response standards and support the rollout of services funded through the Social Health Authority’s Emergency, Critical Care and Chronic Illness Fund.
The suspension affects services under all major SHA funds, although patients admitted before June 23 will continue receiving treatment. Beneficiaries seeking new services have been advised to seek care at alternative SHA-contracted facilities