Social Health Authority
Pay your monthly Social Health Authority contribution. Replaced NHIF in 2024-2025.
Paybill
222 111
Note: SHA paybill recently transitioned from NHIF. Verify current paybill on sha.go.ke before publishing.
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M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 222 111
- Open M-Pesa — dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 222 111
- Enter Account (ID Number): Your National ID number.
- Enter the amount — in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
ID Number: Your National ID number.
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M-Pesa fees for SHA
| Amount | M-Pesa fee | Total cost | % fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| KES 50 | Free | KES 50 | — |
| KES 200 | KES 5 | KES 205 | 2.50% |
| KES 1,000 | KES 10 | KES 1,010 | 1.00% |
| KES 5,000 | KES 34 | KES 5,034 | 0.68% |
| KES 20,000 | KES 62 | KES 20,062 | 0.31% |
About SHA
Pay your monthly Social Health Authority contribution. Replaced NHIF in 2024-2025.
- Sector
- Government
- Official site
- sha.go.ke
Frequently asked about SHA
What is SHA's paybill number?
SHA's M-Pesa paybill is 222111. Pay your monthly Social Health Authority contribution. Replaced NHIF in 2024-2025.
How do I pay SHA via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 222111, then your account (Your National ID number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for SHA?
Your National ID number.
Can I pay SHA from abroad?
Yes — diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to SHA's paybill 222 111. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying SHA?
M-Pesa charges a transaction fee based on the amount sent. Use our M-Pesa fees calculator to see the exact 2026 cost for any amount.
What if I pay the wrong amount or use the wrong paybill?
Contact SHA support immediately with your M-Pesa transaction code. If you sent to the wrong paybill entirely, contact Safaricom on 100 (free from a Safaricom line) within 7 days to request a reversal — though success isn't guaranteed.
How do I confirm my payment to SHA went through?
M-Pesa sends a free SMS confirmation with a transaction code (e.g., ABC12DEF345). Save this code — it's your proof of payment. SHA should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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Paybill displayed: 222 111 (mpesa paybill). How we verify.