Kenyans React As Govt Orders All Learners To Register For SHIF: "Wamekuja Sana"

• The government has issued a directive mandating parents to register their children for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF)
• The government stated that learners must be registered before the start of the third term, which begins next week
• This development led Kenyans to voice their opinions regarding the government's new directive on social media

The government, through the Ministry of Education, has issued a directive mandating that all learners register for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) before the beginning of third term.

According to a press statement seen by TUKO.co.ke, regional and county education directors were instructed to ensure that all parents register children as dependents under SHIF before starting the new school term.

"All school going children are therefore required to register as dependents of their parents before schools reopen," the statement read in part.

The notice comes as schools are about to reopen, giving parents a limited time to comply with the Ministry of Education's directive.

The Ministry of Education has stated that the registration of learners can be done through sha.go.ke, by dialing *147#, or through afyangu.go.ke.

For any challenges during registration, one can contact the Social Health Authority call centre on 0800720601 or info@sha.co.ke.

How did Kenyans react?

Kenyans took to social media to express their opinions on the directive, with some asking about the repercussions of not registering.

Jane:

"Parents are being forced to pay for SHIF through their children."

Sis Sousands :

"We will meet in the ballot."

Henry Kabogo:

"Wamekuja sana (This is too much)".

Mwema:

"By doing so, SHIF is rolled out be force by fire."

MaoDeh:

"What if we ALL boycott & still send our kids to school?

Wakili Stephen Mbugua:

"Since when did it become compulsory."

What are the requirements for SHIF registration

To register for SHIF, individuals must provide personal information, including their ID number, full name, occupation, date of birth, marital status, and KRA PIN.

Additionally, one must provide details of their physical address, personal contact information, county of residence, and postal address.

Individuals must declare the beneficiaries of their SHIF contributions by providing details of dependents as listed on their identification cards.

Furthermore, one must disclose their relationship with dependents (e.g., son or daughter) and indicate their preferred medical facility within the community.

Lastly, one must sign the document to confirm that the information provided is accurate and truthful.