Also known as: AFS · Africa Forward Summit: Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth · The Summit · 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa · Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa · Kenya Health Summit 2026 · Kenya Health Summit · 13th National and County Government Coordinating Summit
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… Speaking at the Kenya Health Summit 2026, presided over by President William Ruto, Wetang’ula said effective healthcare delivery required more than hospitals, medicines and equipment, stressing the need for a strong legal and policy framework. …
Wetang'ula pledges Parliament's backing for health reformsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 — Kenya’s health reform agenda moves into the spotlight tomorrow as more than 5,000 delegates converge at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) for the Kenya Health Summit 2026, with the two-day forum expected to shift the conversation from po …
Kenya Health Summit opens Tuesday as Govt faces pressure to turn reforms into better careThe Standard
… The forum was a prelude to the August 18 Kenya Health Summit 2026, where the government hopes to build consensus on a roadmap for ‘what’s next’ for the sector as Vision 2060 kicks in. …
Health summit 2026 and Duale's icing on cakeThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeHealth Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale during a media Town Hall engagement on the state of health and preparation for Kenya Health Summit 2026, in Nairobi, on August 11, 2026. …
SHA enrollment hits 32.2 million but only 5 million pay premiumsThe Standard
French President Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. …
Ruto may be the West's blue-eyed boy but their hugs are never freeCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya,Jul 24– The Ministry of Health has intensified preparations for the Kenya Health Summit 2026, bringing together health sector agencies and key government institutions in a bid to forge a unified roadmap for accelerating healthcare reforms and strengthening service …
Health Ministry Rallies agencies ahead of Kenya Health Summit to shape post-2026 reform agendaCitizen Digital
… vadi condemns Red Sea attacks, assures Kenyans of stable fuel supply By Citizen Reporter July 24, 2026 06:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi speaks during the Africa Forward Summit …
CS Mudavadi condemns Red Sea attacks, assures Kenyans of stable fuel supplyThe Standard
The recently concluded Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi focused on the responsible utilisation of the continent’s vast renewable energy resources as catalysts for industrialisation, job creation, and equitable climate finance. …
How Kenya's green energy revolution is attracting global climate capitalCitizen Digital
… This progress aligns with the strengthening relationship between Kenya and France, reinforced during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi led by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. …
Strategic pivot that could redefine Kenyan footballThe Standard
… Suquet, who recently welcomed his President Emmanuel Macron during the first Africa Forward Summit in May in Nairobi also said Sheng is a challenge still but still learning.This is because it changes not only over time but also between various neighbourhoods, because what is spok …
'Swahili-speaking' France Ambassador Suquet calls it a day after four years in KenyaMore than a decade after Kenya devolved most frontline healthcare to 47 county governments, patients report expanded facilities and staffing, but face persistent challenges in access to medicines, equipment, and health workers across the country.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
More than a decade after Kenya devolved most frontline healthcare to 47 county governments, patients report expanded facilities and staffing, but face persistent challenges in access to medicines, equipment, and health workers across the country.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
About 3,000 students from the University of Nairobi's Class of 2026 were conferred with degrees during the institution's 75th graduation ceremony held at the Chancellor's Court. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba urged graduates to apply critical thinking and innovation to solve societal challenges and create opportunities, while announcing government plans for full financing of students in public universities and technical institutions.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has unveiled Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) Standards at the Kenya Health Summit, setting expectations for pharmaceutical care. The piece argues that while individual provisions may require refinement, the standards represent progress toward fulfilling Kenyans' constitutional right to the highest attainable standard of health.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines France's shifting engagement in the Sahel following its military withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, citing unverified allegations of a "Phoenix operation" that allegedly sought to weaken Niger's military and leadership after France was expelled from the country in 2023.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce Business Summit in Nairobi, President Ruto said Africa is seeking partnerships of mutual benefit and no longer accepting exploitative relationships, calling for investment pacts anchored on mutual gain to advance societies.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said closer partnership between national and county governments has enabled progress in healthcare, agriculture, industrial development and digital systems, and brought decision-making closer to people while strengthening local accountability.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wadid Benaabou has been appointed France's new Ambassador-designate to Kenya, taking over from Arnaud Suquet, who completed a four-year posting that also covered Somalia and France's UN representation in Nairobi. Benaabou pledged to build on the longstanding ties between Kenya and France in trade, investment, security, climate action, and multilateral diplomacy.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary rejected parliamentary concerns about understaffing at the embassy in Rabat, stating the mission is "fully staffed and equipped" to advance Kenya's strategic interests in Morocco and North Africa, despite a parliamentary committee report citing vacancies including a clerk, foreign relations officer, and defence attaché, plus the absence of a dedicated translator.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto bid farewell to outgoing French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet, highlighting the elevated Kenya-France partnership spanning diplomacy, trade, and strategic investment. The relationship was marked by the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi in May 2026, which resulted in 11 bilateral agreements including a Sh12.5 billion Nairobi Commuter Rail upgrade and projects on digital connectivity, education, and aviation fuel.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr Korir Sing'oei told the Africa Mindset Reset Conference in Rwanda that Africa's development is constrained by "mental barriers" that shape how Africans view one another, beyond inadequate infrastructure, limited capital and weak policies.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that construction of the Sh677 million Narok Airport will be completed within two months, with the facility designed to serve both domestic and international passengers and boost tourism to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyatta National Hospital has advised patients seeking non-emergency medical care to visit other health facilities as the national referral hospital faces congestion due to a surge in patient numbers linked to an ongoing health workers' industrial action.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board says it has strengthened regulation of pharmacy practice and health products as part of reforms to protect patients and support Universal Health Coverage, including licensing of 15,679 pharmaceutical professionals and 11,141 premises, introducing Kenya's first Good Pharmacy Practice Standards, and digitising regulatory services.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi's new Health Services and Management Act, which came into force on August 19, gives Level Five county hospitals institutional and financial responsibility while introducing stronger oversight and accountability measures. Hospitals will be governed by Management Boards headed by competitively appointed CEOs who serve as accounting officers responsible for financial management, budgets, procurement, staffing and performance.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyatta National Hospital has urged patients seeking non-emergency care to consider other health facilities, citing congestion, long queues, and extended waiting times caused by the ongoing health workers' strike across the country. The strike, driven by unimplemented Collective Bargaining Agreements and unpaid salaries, has pushed more patients towards the national referral hospital, disrupting services particularly for emergency cases.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Union of Clinical Officers and Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union officials say healthcare challenges stem from inadequate and delayed financing, and that reforms cannot succeed without sufficient resources. They urged the government to prioritise healthcare financing and implement a mechanism to ensure health facilities are paid amounts owed to them, particularly reimbursements from insurers.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has approved the Nairobi City County Health Services and Management Act, 2026, which grants Level Five county hospitals greater financial and management autonomy while introducing stronger oversight, accountability, and protection of patients' rights. The hospitals will operate as county entities with Hospital Management Boards and competitively appointed CEOs serving as accounting officers overseeing financial management, budgeting, procurement, and staffing.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki called for stronger coordination between national and county governments to deliver effective health reforms and Universal Health Coverage, emphasizing that counties manage frontline facilities and that system failures in any component immediately affect patient care.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority has increased its order fill rate from about 40 per cent in 2022 to more than 90 per cent by redesigning its approach around demand, efficiency, predictability, technology and data. KEMSA CEO Dr Waqo Ejersa said the authority consulted stakeholders to understand what health facilities actually needed, moving beyond simply managing nearly 3,800 Stock Keeping Units.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki says the government is stepping up efforts to register all Kenyans under the Social Health Authority's Taifa Care programme, targeting 40 million enrollments by year-end after registering 32 million over the last two years, with a goal of universal registration by August next year.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the inaugural Kenya Health Summit, President William Ruto held a town hall where striking health workers presented grievances directly to him, with salary arrears emerging as a key concern amid recurring strikes and tensions between unions and county governments.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kindiki says the government aims to register 40 million Kenyans under the Social Health Authority (SHA) by the end of 2024, up from 32 million over the past two years, with a goal of universal coverage by August 2027.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Health PS Mary Muthoni announced the government has funding to support health workers seeking postgraduate training in specialised skills, as part of a data-driven approach to address Kenya's health workforce gaps and improve distribution of personnel across counties.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority has improved its Order Fill Rate from 40% in 2022 to over 90%, driven by a shift from a push-based supply model to a demand-driven strategy that consults county stakeholders and health facilities on actual needs.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Government has renewed its commitment to reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths through increased investment, stronger health systems, and collaboration between national and county governments. First Lady Rachel Ruto welcomed the launch of the EveryWoman EveryNewborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026 to 2028, which aims to expand maternal healthcare coverage and improve outcomes.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has introduced Good Pharmacy Practice Standards and expanded digital verification to strengthen oversight of medicines, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical professionals. The Board is also implementing a national track and trace system to improve supply chain visibility and detect suspicious medical products.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is using portable and locally manufactured medical diagnostic technologies, including mobile molecular laboratories, to deliver specialized healthcare services to underserved and remote communities. A mobile molecular laboratory has been deployed in Baringo County for screening and testing, reducing the need for patients to travel to urban referral hospitals.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto said government health sector reforms over three years have succeeded, with 32.3 million Kenyans now enrolled in the Social Health Authority (SHA) since its October 2024 launch—up from 8 million under the previous National Hospital Insurance Fund—and 178 billion shillings paid to hospitals while SHA has treated over eight million people.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto visited KEMSA's exhibition stand at the Kenya Health Summit in Nairobi to see how digital systems are improving efficiency and accountability in the health supply chain. KEMSA said its order fill rate has risen to 90 per cent from 40 per cent three years ago, and highlighted its Paperless KEMSA system and last-mile delivery model for health commodities to facilities.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has accused the defunct National Health Insurance Fund system of enabling theft from sick Kenyans through claims for procedures that never happened, fictitious patients and inflated bills. He called digital health systems essential to closing loopholes and described Universal Health Coverage as one of the government's most consequential social transformation efforts.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →