Kenya's Ministry of Health has officially launched a nationwide biometric registration system for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to replace the previously used one-time password (OTP) verification method. The initiative, announced by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and President William Ruto, aims to reduce fraud, misuse of benefits, and administrative inefficiencies within the public healthcare system. Biometric verification will be mandatory for all approvals, either through a biometric health ID or the Practice 360 app, and is now operational in level 4, 5, and 6 health facilities across the country. The shift has faced initial challenges, including technical glitches and delays in fingerprint recognition, causing long queues and service disruptions in some hospitals, notably in Kisii and Nakuru counties. Alongside this, President Ruto inaugurated a Medical Equipment Leasing Programme, distributing new medical devices such as 14 CT scanners, 2 ultrasounds, 30 dialysis machines, and a digital X-ray to various counties. The government emphasizes that these measures are part of a broader commitment to build a robust, equitable healthcare system that improves service delivery and combats fraud in Kenya's health sector.