Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has emphasized the urgency of transitioning the SHA Provider Portal to the Health Management Information System (HMIS) and completing the 2026–2029 SHA provider contracting cycle, termed HAKIKA, during a consultative forum with health provider associations, the Social Health Authority (SHA), the Digital Health Agency (DHA), national referral hospitals, and regulators. The event, held to align stakeholders on critical timelines, highlighted the HMIS transition deadline of 30 October 2026 and the contracting cycle closure on 14 October 2026. Duale underscored that the HAKIKA framework, launched after the 2024–2026 contracting cycle, aims to streamline health financing and service delivery while ensuring uninterrupted care for patients.
The CS revealed that 6,427 public health facilities, 38 private facilities certified by the DHA, and 38 of 518 faith-based facilities have already transitioned to the HMIS, with the DHA committed to monitoring progress ahead of the 2026 deadlines. He assured that existing provider portal claims would be processed and reimbursed as usual, preventing service disruptions. The forum also addressed regulatory challenges in the new contracting cycle, including measures to strengthen Kenya’s health financing system. Participants included SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, DHA’s Eng. Anthony Lenayara, and representatives from key health institutions such as Kenyatta National Hospital and the Kenya Healthcare Federation.
Duale reiterated that the HMIS migration, guided by the Health Act, seeks to enhance transparency, efficiency in claims management, and fraud prevention through improved health information and patient record management. The initiative follows the publication of the new provider contract on 8 September 2026 and regional sensitization efforts. Stakeholders were urged to collaborate closely with the DHA and SHA to address implementation hurdles, ensuring the transition supports equitable healthcare access. The forum’s discussions underscored the government’s commitment to modernizing Kenya’s health sector infrastructure while safeguarding public health outcomes.
The event highlighted the interplay between technological upgrades and contractual reforms in Kenya’s healthcare landscape. By aligning digital systems with provider contracts, the government aims to create a more resilient and accountable health financing structure. With over 6,500 facilities involved in the transition, the success of HMIS and HAKIKA initiatives will be pivotal in shaping Kenya’s healthcare delivery model, ensuring both operational efficiency and patient-centric care.