\n| Self-employed individuals<\/td>\n | Mandatory with means testing<\/td>\n | Web portal only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n If you are a salaried employee, your employer handles contributions, but you must still register and activate your Afya Yangu profile.<\/p>\n <\/span>Why Every Kenyan Needs Afya Yangu Registration<\/span><\/h2>\nThe transition from NHIF to SHA means your old NHIF card is no longer valid. Without Afya Yangu registration, hospitals cannot verify your coverage.<\/p>\n \n- Over 23 million Kenyans<\/strong>\u00a0had registered under the Taifa Care program as of June 2025. The government is pushing for universal registration.<\/li>\n
- 49% of patients<\/strong>\u00a0experienced disruptions and delays due to technical problems with the Afya Yangu portal in early 2025. The system has since been improved, but registration remains the first step.<\/li>\n
- SHA replaced NHIF<\/strong>\u00a0in October 2024, and the transition was completed on 1 December 2025. Your old NHIF membership is no longer active.<\/li>\n
- SHA covers up to Ksh 952,000<\/strong>\u00a0for heart surgery, compared to Ksh 450,000 under NHIF, and Ksh 400,000 per year for cancer treatment.<\/li>\n
- Afya Yangu was the fifth most searched term<\/strong>\u00a0on Google in Kenya in 2025, showing how critical this platform is for Kenyans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Registering on Afya Yangu takes less than ten minutes. Not registering means you and your family cannot access SHA benefits.<\/p>\n <\/span>Key Features of the Afya Yangu Portal<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>Digital Health Records<\/span><\/h3>\nYour Afya Yangu profile stores your complete medical history, including diagnoses, prescriptions, lab results, clinical observations, and hospital visits. Doctors can access this data with your consent, eliminating redundant tests and improving continuity of care.<\/p>\n <\/span>Appointment Management<\/span><\/h3>\nYou can book doctor or hospital appointments through the portal. Notifications are sent directly to your phone, so you never miss a scheduled visit.<\/p>\n <\/span>Insurance Claims and Preauthorization<\/span><\/h3>\nThe platform integrates with SHA for insurance claims and preauthorization. You can track your claims and verify coverage in real-time.<\/p>\n <\/span>Prescription Management<\/span><\/h3>\nAfya Yangu allows you to manage prescriptions and monitor diagnostic reports. The system is also being integrated with an AI-powered tool that checks for drug allergies and harmful interactions.<\/p>\n <\/span>Means Testing for Self-Employed Individuals<\/span><\/h3>\nSelf-employed and unemployed individuals must complete a means-testing questionnaire on the portal to determine their contribution amount. Contributions can be as low as Ksh 300 per month.<\/p>\n <\/span>Dependants Management<\/span><\/h3>\nYou can add your spouse and children as dependants on your profile. Each dependant requires their own ID or birth certificate number.<\/p>\n <\/span>How to Register on Afya Yangu.go.ke<\/span><\/h2>\nBefore you start, ensure you have:<\/p>\n |