Mercy Mwangangi
Dr. Mercy Mwangangi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority (SHA) in Kenya, recognized for her leadership in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiatives. Under her guidance, Kajiado County has made significant strides in health enrollment, showcasing a model of inclusive health coverage that respects the realities of its residents. She emphasizes the importance of accessibility and the integration of digital health tools to improve patient care and streamline health services, making healthcare more responsive to the needs of communities.
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Dr. Mercy Mwangangi is a contributor to the book, sharing her expertise in public health.
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Mercy Mwangangi is the CEO of SHA who appeared before the National Assembly Public Investments Committee.
Parliament orders Sh10b NHIF payout to rescue failing hospitalsKenya· 2025-12-07SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi issued an advisory to the hospital on the new plan.
Hospitals urged to terminate services for teachers amid transition to SHAKenya· 2025-11-30Mercy Mwangangi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority who announced plans to increase the treatment limit for cancer patients.
SHA proposes higher treatment limit for cancer patientsKenya· 2025-11-01
In a July 1, 2025 letter to SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi, Treasury PS Kiptoo noted the government’s commitment to resolving pending obligations.
PS Imbunya's proposal for civil servant's compensation sparks debateKenya· 2025-09-26
Dr Mercy Mwangangi is the Chief Executive Officer of SHA, implicated in the corruption scandal.
'He must go!': Why MPs want to kick out DualeKenya· 2025-09-02
Mercy Mwangangi is the SHA Chief Executive Officer implicated in the corruption scandal.
'He must go!': MPs intensify push to kick out DualeKenya· 2025-09-02Dr. Mercy Mwangangi is the CEO of the Social Health Authority (SHA) and officially assumed office on 3rd June 2025 after her appointment in April.
How SHA heist exposes the systemic failure of Kenyan stateKenya· 2025-08-31SHA Chief Executive, Mercy Mwangangi, announced the suspension of 45 more hospitals, bringing the tally of those barred from SHA benefits to around 85 institutions.
Ruto vows action over SHA scandalKenya· 2025-08-28
Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi announced the suspensions in a notice on Tuesday.
No, thank you: Ex-Senator Kembi Gitura quits top hospital roleKenya· 2025-08-26
Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi announced the suspension in a notice dated Tuesday, August 26.
SHA suspends 45 health facilities in sweeping fraud crackdownKenya· 2025-08-26
Mercy Mwangangi is the CEO of the Social Health Authority addressing health care challenges in Kenya.
SHA promised quality medical care, but it bleeds taxpayers' fundsKenya· 2025-08-25
Dr Mercy Mwangangi claims that the payments to Nyandiwa Health Centre were legitimate after verification by the Authority.
SHA did not fund ghost hospital, says MwangangiKenya· 2025-08-22SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi noted that the move was part of efforts to align with its staff establishment and cut costs.
Why SHA has closed all regional officesKenya· 2025-08-19SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi noted that the move was part of efforts to align with its staff establishment and cut costs.
Confusion as SHA shuts all regional officesKenya· 2025-08-18Mercy Mwangangi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority who issued deployment letters to employees.
Ex-NHIF workers in limbo as SHA moves to advertise positionsKenya· 2025-07-28
Social Health Authority CEO Mercy Mwangangi was present at the Kazi Mtaani initiative induction.
Government onboards 30,000 more youths into Kazi Mtaani initiativeKenya· 2025-07-26
Mercy Mwangangi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority who was present at the event.
Government onboards 30,000 more youths into Kazi Mtaani initiativeKenya· 2025-07-26SHA Chief Executive Mercy Mwangangi argued that the court failed to consider other recruitment cases.
Blow to ex-NHIF workers as court blocks automatic absorption by SHAKenya· 2025-07-12
SHA CEO Dr. Mercy Mwangangi commended the county’s rapid uptake and called Kajiado a case study in inclusive health coverage.
Kajiado sets UHC milestone with SHA registrationsKenya· 2025-07-02