SHA Sponsor Portal (sponsor.sha.go.ke): Register, Login and Sponsor Kenyans
The SHA sponsor portal is where individuals and institutions pay health insurance contributions for other Kenyans under the Social Health Authority’s Bima Bora, Afya Nyumbani programme. This guide covers all six sponsor types, every field on each registration form, login, the two ways to add beneficiaries and how payment works.
Register at sponsor.sha.go.ke/register, choose one of six sponsor types, then log in at /login. Add beneficiaries by uploading your own list or picking from SHA’s categories, generate a Payment Reference Number (PRN) and pay. You must commit to at least 12 months, and each beneficiary must first finish SHA registration and means testing.
What is the SHA sponsor portal?
The SHA sponsor portal is SHA’s self-service site for sponsors. You open an account, choose who to sponsor and pay against a PRN. Approved and activated beneficiaries get the same applicable benefits as other active members under the approved benefits package. The programme targets children, teenage mothers, students, persons with disabilities and financially disadvantaged households.
Who can use the SHA sponsor portal?
| Sponsor group | Portal option |
|---|---|
| Individuals, including SACCO and community group members acting personally | Individual |
| Employers and private companies | Corporate Sponsor |
| National and county government institutions | Government Entity |
| NGOs, faith-based institutions, community groups | NGO/CBO |
| Members of Parliament (through NG-CDF) and other legislators | Legislators |
| Kenyans and friends abroad | Diaspora |
SHA sponsor portal registration: the 6 sponsor types and every field
Fields marked required carry a red asterisk on the portal. Phone fields were not marked, so they are listed separately.
SHA sponsor portal registration: Individual (Resident)
- First name and last name
- ID type and identification number
- Postal address and postal/physical address
- County of residence
Other fields: phone (Kenya code shown), KRA PIN, source of funds (optional).
SHA sponsor portal registration: Corporate Sponsor
- Registered legal name
- Registration/incorporation number
- KRA PIN (entity)
- Industry/sector and physical address
- Contact name and title (for example, Executive Director)
- Contact email
Other fields: contact phone.
SHA sponsor portal registration: Government Entity
- Entity name (ministry, agency or county)
- Department/vote and institution type
- Official address
- KRA PIN (entity)
- Primary contact name and email
Optional: budget reference/internal code, funding channel. Other fields: contact phone.
SHA sponsor portal registration: NGO/CBO
- Registered name and address
- NGO Board/Registrar number
- KRA PIN (entity)
- Primary contact name and email
- Country of operation
Optional: website, focus areas (Health & UHC shown by default). Other fields: contact phone.
SHA sponsor portal registration: Legislators
- Legislature type and county
- Contact person name and email
- KRA PIN
Other fields: contact phone.
SHA sponsor portal registration: Diaspora
- First and last name (as per passport)
- Email and nationality
- Country and city of residence
- ID type and identification number
Optional: tax identification number, address abroad, preferred remittance channel. Other fields: phone with country code.
How to register on the SHA sponsor portal step by step
- Open sponsor.sha.go.ke/register.
- Under “Select Sponsor Type”, pick Individual, Corporate Sponsor, Government Entity, NGO/CBO, Legislators or Diaspora.
- Click Continue and fill in the form for your type.
- Click Create Account. Use “Go Back” to change type.
- Log in and start adding beneficiaries.
SHA sponsor portal login
Log in at sponsor.sha.go.ke/login with your registered email and password. A “Forgot password?” link is on the page.
How to sponsor on the SHA sponsor portal: two routes
| Route | What you do |
|---|---|
| A: your own list | Download the beneficiary template, fill in each person’s name, phone number and ID number, and upload it. Everyone listed must already be registered with SHA, have added eligible dependants and have completed means testing. |
| B: SHA’s list | Choose how many people to sponsor from SHA’s categories, such as teenage mothers, vulnerable children and indigent households. |
SHA sponsor portal payment: how the PRN works
- After beneficiaries are selected and validated, generate a PRN showing the contributions and total payable.
- Pay through the official channels printed on the PRN.
- Keep your transaction records for verification.
- Confirm with SHA that each beneficiary’s cover is active.
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SHA sponsor portal: frequently asked questions
What is the SHA sponsor portal?
It is sponsor.sha.go.ke, SHA’s self-service site for paying health insurance contributions on behalf of other Kenyans.
Who can register on the SHA sponsor portal?
Individuals, corporates, government entities, NGOs/CBOs, legislators and diaspora sponsors.
How long must a sponsor cover a beneficiary?
At least 12 months.
Does paying through the SHA sponsor portal activate cover immediately?
No. Confirm with SHA that cover is active before sponsored services are used.
What must beneficiaries do before they can be sponsored?
Complete SHA registration, add eligible dependants and finish means testing.
Stuck on the SHA sponsor portal?
Tell us your sponsor type and where you are stuck. We will say which route fits and the price before you pay.
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Disclaimer: MyCyber is an independent educational website and assistance service, not affiliated with SHA, the Digital Health Agency or the Government of Kenya. This page reflects the sponsor portal screens and SHA’s published sponsorship guidance as of November 2026 and is not legal advice. For official help email info@sha.go.ke, call 0800 720 601 or visit a SHA County Office or Huduma Centre.
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