About Taifa Care
Taifa Care - Affordable, Accessible, and Quality Healthcare for Every Kenyan.
Taifa Care, Kenya’s universal health coverage (UHC) program, is meant to transform access to healthcare by ensuring that every Kenyan, regardless of income or location, can receive quality medical services at no extra expense, by covering outpatient, inpatient, maternal, child, and critical care services through the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Launched in 2024 by the Government of Kenya, Taifa Care is administered by the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Our Story So Far
A healthy Kenya, where quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
Founded as part of Kenya’s healthcare reform journey, and launched in October 2024, Taifa Care has represented a new era in equitable healthcare since. It is managed by the Social Health Authority (SHA), which replaced the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).
Taifa Care is designed to ensure equitable access to healthcare services for all Kenyans, by funding both preventive and curative services, addressing long-standing gaps in Kenya’s healthcare. Since launch, over 26 million Kenyans from all walks of lives have enrolled, marking a major step towards full universal health coverage by 2030.
Taifa Care Driving Digital Transformation for Accessible Healthcare in Kenya
Serving convenience with digital transformation
The Afya Yangu platform is the one stop shop for convenience. On afyangu.go.ke, Kenyans can now enroll, update their information, and access patient records, and healthcare services seamlessly and conveniently from wherever they are across the country. This innovation ensures efficiency, transparency, and better healthcare outcomes nationwide.
Governance
Taifa Care is administered by Social Health Authority (SHA) through the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 (Act No. 16 of 2023). The Act was assented to by the President on October 19, 2023, and officially commenced on November 22, 2023.
Working towards a healthier Kenya
Taifa Care aims to cover over 80% of the population with accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare by the year 2030. With continued investments in digital innovation, partnerships, and infrastructure, we are building a healthier future for Kenya.
Our Impact for Kenyans
Transforming Healthcare Across Kenya - By the Numbers
Through our initiatives, we’ve expanded access to healthcare, empowered communities, and improved health outcomes across the nation.
25M+
Kenyans enrolled into Taifa Care by October 2025
Specialized Care
Partnerships with healthcare providers like Aga Khan University Hospital for specialized surgeries like kidney transplants and cardiac procedures, & The Nairobi Hospital for specialized care such as AI-powered CT scanning services.
KES 15B+
invested in healthcare workforce and infrastructure