The Social Health Authority (SHA) Board has announced the appointment of twenty-three new Assistant Directors.

In a statement, SHA said the significant appointments follow a competitive and transparent recruitment process that began on 29th July, 2025.

“This expansion of the senior management team injects a wealth of experience into the Authority’s ranks. These new leaders are crucial for enhancing operational capacity across all Directorates as SHA scales up to achieve its core mandate: providing comprehensive financial risk protection and ensuring quality healthcare access for all Kenyan residents,” SHA said.

Among those appointed are:

Rose Nakhungu Nandasaba – Assistant Director, Legal Services

Adow Osman Ahmed – Assistant Director, Registration and Compliance (County Coordination)

Moindi Kevin Omai – Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management

Douglas Odhiambo Owino and Beatrice Chelangat Kimai – Assistant Directors, Planning and Linkages

Mercy Kamene Mutua and James Leiro Letangule – Assistant Directors, Benefits Management

Kennedy Kirichu Ndegwa and Samira Swaleh – Assistant Directors, Fund Management

Irene Jepngetich Rono and Mohamed Elmi – Assistant Directors, Finance and Accounts

Callista Kendi Omwenga and Timothy Musyoka Malusi – Assistant Directors, Administration

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Khadija Ali Juma and Maureen Cherwon – Assistant Directors, Human Resource Management and Development

Brian Muriithi Mugambi – Assistant Director, Customer Experience

The announcement also highlighted previous interim appointments to key departments, including:

Julius Kiamba Muli – Assistant Director, ICT

Fardosa Abdi Ali and Gilbert Mogambi Osoro – Assistant Directors, Registration and Compliance

Julia Ouko – Assistant Director, Provider Management

James Tama Musyoka, Irene Akinyi Ng’ong’a, and Samson Nthei Mutuku – Assistant Directors, Internal Audit

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Dr. Abdi Mohamed, Chairperson of the Board, expressed appreciation to all staff for their dedication and support during the transition period, noting that the new appointments mark a critical step toward strengthening leadership and operational effectiveness within the Authority.

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Notice showing the full list of 23 newly appointed assistant directors. PHOTO/File