Kenya's Ministry of Health, led by Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, has implemented a nationwide biometric registration system for the Social Health Authority (SHA) to replace the previous one-time password (OTP) verification method. The biometric system, now operational in all level 4, 5, and 6 health facilities across the country, aims to reduce fraud, cut paperwork, and improve patient care efficiency. Approvals for SHA services must now be completed using biometric health IDs or the Practice 360 app. This move marks a reversal from the OTP system, which had been plagued by fraud and inefficiencies. However, the rollout has faced technical challenges, including fingerprint recognition failures, causing delays and confusion in public hospitals. Concurrently, President William Ruto has announced a Ksh 200 billion Medical Equipment Leasing Programme, aimed at upgrading medical equipment in hospitals nationwide over seven years. The government is also addressing irregularities within SHA, such as fraudulent claims and multiple billing, leading to the suspension of 40 health facilities and investigations into implicated health officials. The Ministry has emphasized accountability, with plans to surcharge defrauding facilities and involve the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for further action.