SHA to have Access to Citizen Data in Several Government Databases

It would be beneficial for SHA and relevant stakeholders to clarify the
safeguards in place to prevent misuse of personal data and ensure
compliance with Kenya’s data protection laws. Public trust in such a system
will largely depend on how well data privacy concerns are addressed.

On Thu, 20 Feb 2025 at 10:31, Victor Kapiyo via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Dear Listers,
>
> According to media reports, the Social Health Authority (SHA) will soon
> have access to various databases, including mobile money transactions,
> Kenya Power payments, KRA records, National Transport and Safety Authority
> (NTSA), the immigration department, the Kenya Agricultural Management and
> Information System (KIAMIS), Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS),
> Hustlers Fund, the Insurance Regulatory Authority, and the Communications
> Authority for mobile phone data.
>
> This initiative aims to ensure fair contributions and increase the average
> monthly premiums paid by self-employed Kenyans to KSh880.
>
> SHA’s new algorithm under development will use data triangulation from
> these databases to improve the accuracy of means testing. Deputy President
> Kindiki has instructed SHA to deploy the new algorithm by February 28.
>
> See:
> www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2025-02-19-sha-to-snoop-on-mobile-money-kra-records-in-attempt-to-hike-premiums
>
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