HOW TO ADD SPOUSE, SIBLINGS, WIFE, CHILDREN TO NHIF SERVICES

​Do you want to add dependents to your card?

Kindly bring a copy of your

1. ID and;
2. passport size photo
   
3. your spouse’s ID copy;
4. marriage certificate or an affidavit from the magistrates’ court to add your spouse to your card.

For your child, avail

1. his/her birth certificate

to add them as your dependent or a birth notification if he or she is 0 to 6 months old.

NHIF KENYA
Visit any NHIF office or Huduma Center near you with a copy of your ID, your spouse's ID copy, marriage certificate copy and in case you do not have one a sworn affidavit. Last but not least, for the children copy of their birth certificates or birth notification if the child is between 0-6 months and passport size photos for all dependants.

HOW TO ADD SPOUSE, SIBLINGS, WIFE, CHILDREN TO NHIF SERVICES

Can I add a dependants online by myself?

NO!

Visit Huduma center or any NHIF branch near you.

​Kindly bring a copy of your ID and your spouse's ID copy, marriage certificate or an affidavit from the magistrates' court to add your spouse to your card. For your child, avail his/her birth certificate to add them as your dependent or a birth notification if he or she is 0 to 6 months old.^RO

Can my dad use my NHIF card?

​No please! Your card only covers the nuclear family.

Can I register my son on the dads NHIF card without the dad's name

NHIF KENYA
For your child, avail his/her birth certificate to add them as your dependent or a birth notification if he or she is 0 to 6 months old.

If dad's name is not in the birth certificate but the mother's name is; then the mother should produce a marriage certificate or affidavit to prove that she is married to the dad.

​Can u register 2 wives in cases you have such?

NHIF KENYA
Please note that the card will cater for one wife. The second wife will be opened for her own card.

​How old should my dependants be?

Siblings should be below 18 years.

What you need to add dependants to NHIF in summary

For a Spouse:

1. Marriage certificate or marriage affidavit from magistrate's court
2. Photocopy of your spouse ID
3. Photocopy of your ID
4. Passport size photo

For your siblings:

1. Photocopy of Birth certificates for each;
2. Passport size photos for each
3. Birth notification if the child is between 0-6 months