SHA extends deadline for hospitals to renew contracts by 14 days
The Social Health Authority (SHA) extended the deadline for hospitals to renew contracts by 14 days, pushing it to October 14, 2026.
In Brief
- •The Social Health Authority (SHA) extended the deadline for hospitals to renew contracts by 14 days, pushing it to October 14, 2026.
- •Healthcare providers now have until October 14, 2026, to finalize their contracts for the 2026-2029 cycle.
- •SHA will conduct dedicated HAKIKA contracting clinics in every county beginning October 5, 2026, to support providers.
- •The new HAKIKA framework aims to improve collaboration between SHA and healthcare providers through transparency and predictable payments.
- •Providers must confirm acceptance, sign, and return the agreement within three days to ensure continuity of services.
Why It Matters
The extension of the deadline for hospitals to renew contracts is a significant development for the healthcare sector in Kenya. It provides much-needed relief for healthcare providers who were struggling to meet the original deadline. The introduction of the HAKIKA framework and the electronic contracting platform is expected to improve the contracting process, leading to greater transparency, predictable payments, and clearly defined contractual obligations. This will not only benefit healthcare providers but also ensure continuity of services to SHA beneficiaries.
Key Details
- Original Deadline
- September 30, 2026
- Extended Deadline
- October 14, 2026
- HAKIKA Clinics Start Date
- October 5, 2026
- Contracting Cycle
- 2026-2029
- Acceptance Deadline
- Three days after receiving the extension
Context & Background
The Social Health Authority (SHA) is responsible for the provision of social health insurance services in Kenya. The HAKIKA framework was launched to address concerns raised by healthcare providers regarding tariffs, claims processing, payment delays, pre-authorisation, system reliability, and empanelment.
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