How to Add Adopted Child to SHA Above 18: What You Need
How to add adopted child to SHA above 18: log in to Afya Yangu, go to My Profile → Dependants → Add Dependant → Child (adopted), choose above 18, and upload the adoption order with the child’s own National ID number. Add school proof if the child is still studying.
This page explains how to add adopted child to SHA above 18. SHA still asks for the adoption order at any age, and for the child’s own National ID number.
A child who is still studying also needs proof of enrolment.
How to Add Adopted Child to SHA Above 18: Where to Click
- Go to afyayangu.go.ke and log in with your National ID and PIN. Enter the OTP sent to the registered phone.
- Open My Profile from the left-hand menu. On a phone, tap the three dots first.
- Open Dependants, between Income and Next of Kin.
- Choose Add Dependant, then Child (adopted).
- Choose above 18 as the age group.
- Upload the adoption order, enter the child’s own National ID number, add school proof if the child is studying, then save.
The login and navigation are explained in detail in the full guide on how to add dependants to SHA.
Documents Needed to Add an Adopted Child Above 18 to SHA
- Adoption order
- The child’s own National ID number
- Proof of current school or college enrolment, if the child is still studying
- Your own SHA login (National ID and PIN)
- A working phone for the OTP sent to the account holder
School Proof for a Child Above 18 Who Is Still Studying
If the child is still in school, college or university, upload proof of current enrolment together with their National ID. SHA’s terms allow students up to age 25 to stay on your profile with this proof.
A child above 18 who is not in school does not need enrolment proof, but still needs their own National ID number.
Adding a Child Over 25
A child over 25 can stay on your profile only if they have a disability and are under your care. Otherwise the child registers as a separate household.
Tips on How to Add Adopted Child to SHA Above 18 Before You Submit
- Use the child’s own National ID number, not yours.
- Check that the name on the ID matches the name on the adoption order.
- Keep the enrolment letter or student ID ready if the child is studying.
- Make sure your own SHA account is active before you add anyone.
Is This the Right Page?
This page covers How to Add Adopted Child to SHA Above 18 for an adopted child, 18 or above. Pick the page that matches your situation.
| Your situation | Page to use |
|---|---|
| Your biological child, 18 or above | How to add a child above 18 to SHA |
| Adopted child, under 18 | How to add an adopted child under 18 |
| Child under your guardianship, 18 or above | How to add a loco parentis child above 18 |
| Your spouse | How to add your spouse on SHA |
What Happens After You Add the Child
After you save, SHA verifies the details. Until then the child shows as Pending, so wait for the confirmation before you rely on the cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add an adopted child to SHA above 18?
Log in to Afya Yangu, open My Profile, then Dependants, then Add Dependant. Choose Child (adopted), select above 18, and upload the adoption order with the child’s own National ID number. Add proof of enrolment if the child is studying.
Does an adopted child over 18 need the adoption order?
Yes. SHA asks for the adoption order for any adopted child you add, at any age.
Does an adopted child over 18 need a National ID?
Yes. The portal asks for the child’s National ID for anyone aged 18 or above.
What if the adopted child is over 25?
Only a child with a disability who is under your care can stay on your profile past 25.
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WhatsApp UsDisclaimer: MyCyber is an independent educational website, not affiliated with SHA, the Ministry of Health or the Government of Kenya. Requirements are based on SHA’s published rules and reported SHA notices, checked on [add date checked on sha.go.ke]. SHA decides whether a dependant is accepted. Confirm at sha.go.ke or call 0800 720 601.
