Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged residents of Homa Bay County to expedite their registration for the Social Health Authority (SHA), noting that the county’s enrollment levels remain below expectations despite government efforts to expand access to healthcare.
Omollo said that out of the county’s 1.3 million residents, about 650,000 have registered, leaving nearly half of the population yet to enroll.
He emphasised that registration is important for effective planning, ensuring that health facilities are adequately staffed, stocked with essential drugs, and equipped with necessary resources.
To support the process, Community Health Promoters have been deployed across all villages, with chiefs and assistant chiefs assisting residents who have not yet registered.
Omollo highlighted that SHA has benefited many families, reducing the financial burden of healthcare and improving access to essential services.
Speaking in Omindi village in Karachuonyo during the burial of the late Mzee Wasonga Mboya, Omollo encouraged residents in the Nyanza region to continue participating in government programmes.
He cited progress in key sectors, including education, infrastructure, agriculture, and healthcare.
He also noted that by January, the government plans to recruit 100,000 teachers, and that over 27 million Kenyans are now covered under universal health programmes.
Omollo added that several road projects previously stalled are now back on track, including key routes across Homa Bay, and that water provision projects are ongoing to improve access to clean water.
“The government’s focus has been on delivering real results,” Omollo said.
“The progress made so far is visible in many sectors, and all residents need to register for SHA so that these programmes can reach everyone.”
He urged residents to take the registration process seriously, stressing that enrolling will directly impact planning, resource allocation, and the overall improvement of healthcare services in the county.
