Also known as: KEMSA
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority — state medical supplies provider, allocated Sh21 billion in 2026 to address medicine shortages in public hospitals.
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Citizen Digital
… He added that KEMSA funding has increased from Ksh.5 billion to Ksh.21 billion to strengthen the supply of medicines and medical commodities across the country. …
Ruto increases duty-free allowance from Ksh.39K to Ksh.260K as he assents to Finance Bill 2026Capital News
… Ruto said the Finance Bill would provide additional funding to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to address medicine shortages in public hospitals. …
Ruto defends Finance Bill 2026, lists big wins for KenyansCapital News
… He also urged county governments to improve utilisation of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) system by making timely orders and strengthening inventory management. …
PS Oluga Seeks Stronger County Partnership in UHC ImplementationCapital News
… To strengthen medical supply chains, the government has allocated Sh20.9 billion to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), while the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is set to receive Sh3.1 billion to support health research and innovation. …
Government Allocates Sh177.2 Billion to Health Sector in Push for Universal Health CoverageThe Standard
… The National Treasury proposes a targeted allocation of Sh45.3 billion for the referral hospitals.#BudgetDay2026 pic.twitter.com/uaNSYvTwOA — KTN News (@KTNNewsKE) June 11, 2026 The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has been allocated Sh20.9 billion to improve the supply a …
Big win as Health sector secures Sh177 billion allocationThe Standard
… The Chief Officer said all public medical facilities within the county have adequate supplies of medical supplies to support effective service delivery. “In April, the County Government placed a major order for medicines and medical supplies through KEMSA, supplemented by procure …
Kirinyaga announces plan to promote health workers to ward off strikeCitizen Digital
… He attributed this to a major procurement undertaken through the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) in April, supplemented by purchases from local suppliers for items unavailable through the national agency. …
Kirinyaga County moves to address health workers' grievances amid go-slow threatCapital News
… The county government also announced that it had placed a major order for medicines and medical supplies through the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). …
Kirinyaga Assures Residents of Uninterrupted Healthcare Amid Health Workers’ Go-SlowCitizen Digital
… Oluga pointed to Kenya's logistical infrastructure as another advantage, citing the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority's last-mile distribution network and ongoing efforts by international agencies to establish regional logistics hubs in the country. …
'We're ready,' PS Oluga says amid reports Americans exposed to Ebola may be sent to KenyaCitizen Digital
… National stocks remain in a critical state, with the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) reporting that most commodities are below the recommended minimum stock level of 16 months. …
Condom shortage raises fears of rise in unplanned pregnanciesPresident William Ruto has increased the duty-free allowance for returning travellers from Ksh.39,000 to Ksh.260,000 when assenting to the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to address concerns from Kenyans living and working abroad and other visitors.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has increased the duty-free allowance for returning travellers from Ksh.39,000 to Ksh.260,000 when assenting to the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to address concerns from Kenyans living and working abroad and other visitors.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended the Finance Bill 2026 after Parliament's approval, saying it will inject billions of shillings into healthcare, agriculture, counties and education. He announced Sh21 billion allocation to KEMSA to address medicine shortages in public hospitals and criticized opponents for using propaganda and division.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services has challenged county health leaders to speed up Universal Health Coverage reforms, stating the country has moved from policy formulation to implementation. As of June 8, 2026, 31.39 million Kenyans had registered with the Social Health Authority, which has paid Sh147.37 billion in healthcare claims since October 2024 and contracted 11,034 health facilities nationwide.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Treasury has proposed a Sh177.2 billion allocation to the health sector in the 2026/27 financial year to accelerate Universal Health Coverage rollout and strengthen access to essential healthcare services. Major allocations include Sh19.1 billion for Primary Health Care Funds, Sh8.6 billion for UHC staff, Sh18.5 billion for disease prevention programmes, and Sh6.4 billion for vaccines and immunisation initiatives.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
The government has allocated Sh177.2 billion to the health sector in the 2026/27 budget, an increase of about Sh37.5 billion from the current financial year, with funding directed at advancing Universal Health Coverage, strengthening service delivery, and supporting programmes for communicable diseases, healthcare workforce development, and primary care.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County announced a budget plan including promotions for health workers to address labour grievances and avert a planned work slowdown. The county has onboarded 237 casual employees into the payroll system and is processing 138 others for verification.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga County Government says it is addressing labour concerns raised by health workers, including stalled promotions and staff re-designations, with a budget proposal submitted to the County Assembly. The Chief Officer for Medical Services assures that health services will not be disrupted despite threats of industrial action.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kirinyaga County Government has assured residents that public healthcare services will continue uninterrupted despite a planned go-slow by health workers. The Chief Officer for Health said the county has implemented measures to maintain service delivery and is addressing worker concerns including casual labourers' wages through a new payroll system.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has defended Kenya's capacity to handle Ebola cases amid reports of a possible arrangement whereby Americans exposed to Ebola in Africa may be sent to Kenya for treatment. Dr. Oluga said the country is well-equipped to manage infectious disease outbreaks and has strengthened its capacity, particularly following COVID-19 pandemic investments.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is experiencing an acute shortage of family planning commodities that has lasted several months, with national stocks below recommended minimum levels and commonly used methods such as Depo-Provera, long-acting injections, and daily oral contraceptives at zero stock. The shortage has raised concerns over a possible rise in unplanned pregnancies and abortions, with effects felt particularly hard in low-income communities like Kibera.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →