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SHIF / NHIF

Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF, replaced NHIF)

*155#Tap to dial on phone

Provider: Social Health Authority. Last verified: 2026-05-06. Category: Government.

About this code

SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund) replaced NHIF in October 2024. Dial *155# to check your SHIF status, contribution history, and pay SHIF contributions. The 2.75% of gross salary deduction shows here for employed members.

What you can do

  • Check SHIF membership status
  • View contribution history
  • Make SHIF payments
  • Update beneficiaries

Verify before you rely on it

Confirm the code on the operator's official channel before using it for high-value transactions. The official source for Social Health Authority is the place to verify. We re-verify every quarter and flag any changes here.

Frequently asked

What does *155# do?

Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF, replaced NHIF)

Is *155# free to dial?

Yes. USSD shortcodes are typically free to dial in Kenya. Service-specific charges (e.g., M-PESA fees, bank transfer fees) apply only when you initiate a transaction through the menu, not for dialling itself.

Who operates *155#?

Social Health Authority operates this USSD service. For service issues or to verify the code, contact Social Health Authority directly via their official channels.

Will this code work on a feature phone?

Yes. USSD works on any GSM phone, including basic feature phones. No internet, no app, no smartphone required.

Does this work on Airtel or Telkom lines?

In most cases yes, USSD codes work across all Kenyan mobile networks for non-network-specific services. However some bank and government codes may have network restrictions, dial from your default Safaricom-registered M-PESA line for the most reliable experience.

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