The session will feature Dr Mercy Mwangangi, CEO of the Social Health Authority (SHA), and Eng. Antony Lenaiyara, head of the Digital Health Agency (DHA), alongside KCO President Dr Charles Wambulwa.

Moderators Khevali Fedha and Dismas Kibungei will steer the conversation, which will focus on SHA’s role, the Health Management Information System (HMIS), and the broader push to modernise financing and service delivery.

The reforms replace the National Hospital Insurance Fund with the SHA and introduce a Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to support Kenya’s universal health coverage agenda, bringing new registration, contribution and access requirements for patients, employers and providers.

For Kenyans abroad, the changes matter because many support relatives in Kenya and contribute to medical expenses; the forum aims to clarify how the new system affects access for family members at home.

The Digital Health Agency is rolling out platforms to improve patient record management, coordination between facilities and secure health‑information exchange, with a migration from the SHA Provider Portal to the SHA HMIS slated for completion by 30 October 2026.

Officials say the digital integration will boost efficiency, accountability and data reliability for planning and resource allocation, though its success will depend on platform stability and user adaptation.

The online session will begin at 1 pm Toronto and New York time (8 pm Kenya time), and organisers have urged members of the Kenyan community to take part.