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Pay your monthly Social Health Authority contribution. Replaced NHIF in 2024-2025.

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222 111

Note: SHA paybill recently transitioned from NHIF. Verify current paybill on sha.go.ke before publishing.

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How to pay SHA

M-Pesa

Pay via M-Pesa 222 111

  1. Open M-Pesa — dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
  2. Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
  3. Enter Business Number: 222 111
  4. Enter Account (ID Number): Your National ID number.
  5. Enter the amount — in KES.
  6. 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

AmountM-Pesa feeTotal cost
KES 50FreeKES 50
KES 200KES 5KES 205
KES 1,000KES 10KES 1,010
KES 5,000KES 34KES 5,034
KES 20,000KES 62KES 20,062
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About SHA

Pay your monthly Social Health Authority contribution. Replaced NHIF in 2024-2025.

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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Last reviewed 26 April 2026. We haven't double-checked this entry yet — confirm on the official source below before sending money.

Source: SHA official

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