Kenya Medical Supplies Authority

Also known as: KEMSA

Kenya Medical Supplies Authority — appears in coverage of healthcare digitization and medicine supply management, contributing to Universal Health Coverage digital transformation efforts.

2026-05-162026-08-09

In coverage

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June 2026
3 JunThe 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 strike
2 JunCitizen 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 threat
2 JunCapital 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-Slow
May 2026
28 MayCitizen 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 Kenya
16 MayCitizen 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 pregnancies

Society

Kenya, US sign five-year USD1.6 billion health cooperation agreement

The News

Kenya and the United States have signed a five-year health cooperation agreement worth approximately USD1.6 billion (Sh206 billion) to strengthen the country's healthcare system and advance Universal Health Coverage. The Strategic Objective Grant Agreement, signed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi with a US delegation, establishes a framework to guide health cooperation, align US investments with Kenya's health priorities, and strengthen local institutions and infrastructure.

15 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 15 July

Kenya, US sign five-year USD1.6 billion health cooperation agreement
Kenya and the United States have signed a five-year health cooperation agreement worth approximately USD1.6 billion (Sh206 billion) to strengthen the country's healthcare system and advance Universal Health Coverage. The Strategic Objective Grant Agreement, signed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi with a US delegation, establishes a framework to guide health cooperation, align US investments with Kenya's health priorities, and strengthen local institutions and infrastructure.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya plans government wheelchair service for 550,000 unmet needs
The Ministry of Health is establishing a government-led wheelchair service delivery system to address Kenya's estimated unmet need of about 550,000 wheelchairs. The Principal Secretary for Medical Services chaired a consultative meeting with service providers, manufacturers, and partners to explore local manufacture, tax relief on components, and improved coordination.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 9 July

SHA, DHA, KEMSA convene to advance healthcare digitization
The Principal Secretary for Medical Services chaired a meeting of the Healthcare IT Digitization Programme Steering Committee, bringing together the Safaricom Consortium, Digital Health Authority, Social Health Authority, Kenya Medical Supplies Authority and other agencies to review progress on Universal Health Coverage digital transformation and accelerate programme delivery.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 29 June

Medical intern postings now routine, timely under current administration
Medical intern postings in Kenya, once a flashpoint for strikes and industrial action, have become routine and predictable. This year 6,360 interns received posting letters on time, compared to 6,484 last year, marking a shift from the delays and disputes that previously characterised the process.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

Kenya's health workforce posting now predictable, timely
An opinion piece by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services notes that 6,360 young Kenyans will receive posting letters on time this Monday, marking a shift from past delays that triggered industrial action in the health sector.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 23 June

Ruto raises duty-free allowance to Ksh.260K from Ksh.39K
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 →

Friday 19 June

President Ruto defends Finance Bill 2026 passage in Parliament
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 →

Friday 12 June

PS Oluga urges counties to accelerate UHC reforms implementation
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 →

Thursday 11 June

Government allocates Sh177.2 billion to health sector for universal coverage
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 →
Health sector gets Sh177.2 billion in 2026/27 budget allocation
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 →

Wednesday 3 June

Kirinyaga County plans promotions to head off health worker strike
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 →

Tuesday 2 June

Kirinyaga County addresses health workers' grievances amid go-slow threat
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 →
Kirinyaga County assures healthcare services during health workers' go-slow
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 →

Thursday 28 May

PS Oluga affirms Kenya ready for possible Ebola cases
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 →

Saturday 16 May

Kenya faces critical shortage of family planning commodities
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 →