Mercy Mwangangi landed the top job at the Social Health Authority after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale picked her up on Friday. She battled through a tough selection process against eleven other candidates. The former Health Chief Administrative Secretary currently works as Senior Health Systems Strengthening Director at AMREF Health Africa. There, she leads health financing across the continent, bringing in funding for primary healthcare.
The Ministry feels confident she'll deliver on SHA's mission as its first-ever CEO. Mwangangi brings over 15 years of experience in universal health coverage, reform, plus health systems work. She previously served under former President Uhuru Kenyatta's government. During that time, she helped Kenyans adjust to COVID-19 changes alongside Health CS Mutahi Kagwe.
SHA replaced the old National Hospital Insurance Fund, which shut down earlier. Despite facing many problems during its rollout, government officials insist the new authority offers the best path toward healthcare for all Kenyans. Duale praised her abilities as she took on this historic leadership role.
The Ministry feels confident she'll deliver on SHA's mission as its first-ever CEO. Mwangangi brings over 15 years of experience in universal health coverage, reform, plus health systems work. She previously served under former President Uhuru Kenyatta's government. During that time, she helped Kenyans adjust to COVID-19 changes alongside Health CS Mutahi Kagwe.
SHA replaced the old National Hospital Insurance Fund, which shut down earlier. Despite facing many problems during its rollout, government officials insist the new authority offers the best path toward healthcare for all Kenyans. Duale praised her abilities as she took on this historic leadership role.
