Kenya: Govt Orders Biometric SHA Listing to Replace Otp-Based Authorization

Kenya: Govt Orders Biometric SHA Listing to Replace Otp-Based Authorization

Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has launched nationwide biometric registration through which patients seeking Social Health Authority (SHA) services will be identified, President William Ruto has announced.

Duale: Biometric ID now to replace passwords in sweeping SHA reforms

Biometric identification will be mandatory for all Kenyans seeking care under the Social Health Authority after Health CS Aden Duale announced the nationwide rollout of the new system.

What new SHA identity verification means for 25 million registered Kenyans

Kenya’s healthcare system is undergoing a digital overhaul, with the government officially scrapping One-Time Password (OTP) authorization for medical service approvals under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced on Monday that effective immediately, all patient approvals at SHA-accredited facilities must now be completed using biometric verification or a newly introduced mobile application dubbed Pract…

Govt orders biometric SHA listing to replace OTP-based authorization

The President said the SMS code used to identify patients will no longer be used because it has become susceptible to fraud. - Kenya breaking news

Duale drops OTP: SHA shifts to biometric only authorisation

“With immediate effect, SHA will no longer accept OTP-based authorisation,” CS Duale stated.

Kenya to Launch Biometric Healthcare ID System in 2025, Replacing OTP Verification

Kenya’s healthcare system is undergoing a significant digital transformation with the implementation of a new biometric identification system in 2025. The system will replace current One-Time Password (OTP) verification methods for Social Health Authority (SHA) approvals, marking a shift toward more advanced identity verification in healthcare services. The initiative supports Kenya’s ongoing efforts to modernize its national digital identity in…