More than 32.3 million Kenyans are now covered under the Social Health Authority, with SHA having paid Sh147.37 billion in claims since its launch in October 2024. More than 11,000 health facilities have been contracted under the scheme, but hospitals continue to raise concerns over delayed reimbursements, claims processing and staffing pressures. County health facilities had submitted claims worth Sh40.91 billion by June 30, highlighting questions over how quickly submitted claims are processed and payments reach hospitals