SHA Sponsor Registration as an Individual: Every Field Explained
SHA sponsor registration as an individual lets you pay health insurance contributions for other Kenyans through the SHA sponsor portal. The form is short, but small mistakes with names, email or ID can cause problems later. This guide explains each field on the Individual (Resident) form and what to avoid.
Go to sponsor.sha.go.ke/register, choose Individual, click Continue and complete the Individual (Resident) form. Required fields: first name, last name, email, ID type, identification number, postal address, postal/physical address and county of residence. Phone, KRA PIN and source of funds are not marked required, but entering your phone and KRA PIN is wise.
Before you start SHA sponsor registration as an individual
- Your national ID or passport, whichever you hold now
- An email address you can open today and will keep
- Your KRA PIN, if you know it
- Your postal address (P.O. Box) and your physical address
- A password you will remember or store safely
The Individual (Resident) form is for sponsors living in Kenya. If you live abroad, use the diaspora sponsor registration. For a company or organisation, see corporate sponsor registration.
SHA sponsor registration as an individual: fields at a glance
| Field | Required? | What to enter |
|---|---|---|
| First name, last name | Yes | As on your ID, in the same order |
| Yes | An email you can access | |
| Phone | Not marked | Your active Kenyan number |
| ID type, identification number | Yes | The document you hold now |
| KRA PIN | Not marked | Format A000000000A |
| Postal address, postal/physical address | Yes | P.O. Box, then full address |
| County of residence | Yes | Where you live |
| Source of funds | Optional | Pick one from the list, if you choose to |
Each field on the SHA sponsor registration form for individuals
SHA sponsor registration individual: first name and last name
Type your names in the same order and spelling as on your ID. For example, if your ID reads John Doe, enter John as first name and Doe as last name.
- Swapping the order, such as Doe in the first name box
- Nicknames, initials or shortened names
- Typos, since the name should match your ID
SHA sponsor registration individual: email
Use an email you can open right now. This is your login and where you will receive account messages.
- An old or shared inbox you no longer control
- An email whose password you have forgotten
- Registering with a friend’s email “just for now”
Write down the email and password together so you never lose access when logging in later.
SHA sponsor registration individual: phone number
The form shows the Kenyan code, so enter your number in local format, such as 0700 000 000. The field has no asterisk, but we recommend filling it in so SHA can reach you.
- A number that is switched off or lost
- Adding the country code twice
SHA sponsor registration individual: ID type
Choose from the dropdown the document you currently hold. We recommend the National ID if you have it, since it is the document most Kenyans use. Use a passport only if that is what you have in hand.
- Picking passport, then typing an ID number
- Choosing a document you have lost or cannot check
SHA sponsor registration individual: identification number
Enter the number of the document selected in ID type. Copy it from the physical card or passport, not from memory.
- Number and ID type that do not match
- Extra spaces, dashes or missing digits
SHA sponsor registration individual: KRA PIN
Not compulsory on this form, and the placeholder shows the format A000000000A (a letter, nine digits, a letter). Still, having your KRA PIN handy can help if you need to verify yourself later.
- Guessing a PIN; leave it blank if unsure
- Using someone else’s PIN
SHA sponsor registration individual: postal address
Enter your P.O. Box, for example P.O. Box 12345-00100, Nairobi.
- Leaving out the postal code or town
- Writing your phone number here
SHA sponsor registration individual: postal/physical address
Give a complete address someone could use to find you: estate or village, street or road, town.
- Only “Nairobi” or a single word
- Copying the P.O. Box with no physical location
SHA sponsor registration individual: county of residence
Select the county where you live now, not your home county.
- Choosing your ancestral county out of habit
SHA sponsor registration individual: source of funds (optional)
You can skip it. If you choose to answer, pick the option from the dropdown that honestly describes where your sponsorship money comes from.
- Selecting an option at random
After SHA sponsor registration as an individual
- Click Create Account, then log in at sponsor.sha.go.ke/login.
- Add beneficiaries by uploading your own list or choosing from SHA’s categories. See how to sponsor someone on SHA.
- Generate a PRN and pay, as explained in SHA sponsor PRN payment.
More SHA sponsor registration guides
SHA sponsor registration as an individual: frequently asked questions
Is KRA PIN compulsory for SHA sponsor registration as an individual?
No. The KRA PIN field is not marked required on the Individual (Resident) form, but entering it can help.
Which ID type should I choose?
Choose the document you hold now. We recommend the National ID if you have one.
In what order should I write my names?
Use the order on your ID. If it reads John Doe, first name is John and last name is Doe.
Which email should I use?
One you can open today and whose password you remember.
Can I register as an individual if I live abroad?
The Individual form is for residents. Kenyans abroad should use the Diaspora option.
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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 form as of November 2026 and our own practical advice, not official SHA rules. Confirm at sponsor.sha.go.ke, email info@sha.go.ke or call 0800 720 601.
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