One can register with NHIF online form NHIF Website or by Visiting NHIF branch office.

Online Registration can be done from the following website URL

https://nhif.kenyaweb.com/~nhiforc/healthinsurance/registeronline/

You will be required to upload a clear photo of the National Identity Card and a Clear passport photo. After submitting the form, the system will generate your NHIF registration number.

To register as a Self-employed from NHIF offices, the following documents are required:

1. A copy of ID
2. A coloured passport-sized photo
3. A copy of the spouse’s ID if applying for a family cover
4. Sworn affidavit or marriage certificate if adding a spouse
5. Copy of birth certificates (or birth notification for children below 6 months) if one is adding children
6. Coloured passport-sized photo of spouse and children
7. Ksh 1,500 as payment for first registration which will cover one for three months. Afterwards, one is required to pay KES 500 monthly to avoid penalties.

Often most people register as self-employed to get NHIF card when looking for jobs since one requirement for most jobs is an NHIF Card.

After registering one is required to remit Ksh 500 per month by the 9^th of every month.