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… Audio By Vocalize Kenyans have been urged to embrace preventive healthcare measures and take an active role in managing their health to support the country's journey towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). …
PS Omollo calls for personal responsibility in healthcare to boost UHCCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya June 11 – The government has proposed a Sh177.2 billion allocation to the health sector in the 2026/27 financial year, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi saying the funding will accelerate the rollout of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and strengthen access …
Government Allocates Sh177.2 Billion to Health Sector in Push for Universal Health CoverageCapital News
… AIROBI, Kenya, June 11 — Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that more than 31.2 million Kenyans have so far registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), marking a major expansion in health insurance coverage under the government’s Universal Health Coverage …
Over 31mn Kenyans Registered Under SHA as Govt Moves to Clear NHIF DebtsThe Standard
… This comes amid reductions in donor support.The allocation represents an increase of Sh37.5 billion from the current financial year, as the government seeks to accelerate the rollout of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), a key flagship agenda under the Kenya Kwanza administration. …
Health spending plan rises to Sh175.5 billion amid donor cutsCitizen Digital
… mbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); He noted that the APPM dovetails with Kenya's ongoing health sector reforms under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and Universal Health Coverage …
Kenya, Africa CDC deepen ties on pooled drug procurement, local manufacturingCapital News
… he Social Health Authority has announced an expansion of key health benefit packages, including free maternity services at primary healthcare facilities and increased cancer treatment coverage, in what the government says is part of efforts to strengthen Universal Health Coverage …
SHA Boosts Maternity and Cancer Care Funding in Major Universal Health Coverage PushThe Standard
… Speaking during the International Nurses Week 2026 celebrations at The Nairobi Hospital, Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni described nurses as the backbone of Kenya’s healthcare system and key players in achieving Universal Health Coverage …
PS hails nurses as the backbone of healthcare systemThe Standard
… On health, the summit reaffirmed support for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and resilient health systems through stronger primary healthcare, equitable access and reduced financial hardship.Delegates also committed to improving pandemic preparedness, strengthening laboratory and …
Inside the 11-point Africa Forward 2026 Summit declarationPresident William Ruto has unveiled a partnership with Italy and GKSD Group to construct 13 Level Five county referral hospitals and two Level Six national teaching and referral hospitals across 15 counties, aimed at expanding specialized healthcare and addressing hospital bed shortages.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has unveiled a partnership with Italy and GKSD Group to construct 13 Level Five county referral hospitals and two Level Six national teaching and referral hospitals across 15 counties, aimed at expanding specialized healthcare and addressing hospital bed shortages.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's nurses have been on strike for 44 days demanding full implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement, permanent and pensionable appointments for UHC-recruited nurses, and revised career progression guidelines. Doctors threaten to join in sympathy, risking near-total collapse of public health services as the government and Council of Governors blame each other.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Council of Governors has called on nurses to end their ongoing industrial strike, which it says is illegal and stems from a 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement that it describes as financially unsustainable. CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi directed governors and county public service boards to take action against health workers who have defied court orders to return to work, while saying the council continues to seek resolution through negotiations with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Council of Governors, Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives, and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to quickly resolve outstanding issues in the ongoing nurses strike that has paralyzed healthcare services across the country.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
A 2026 Health Summit brought together policymakers, health workers, and stakeholders to assess Kenya's progress toward Universal Health Coverage, with President Ruto presenting a scorecard of his 2022 health manifesto commitments, including the Social Health Authority (SHA) which has enrolled 32.2 million Kenyans to replace the NHIF.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's health reforms, saying significant progress has been made in improving access to medicines, equipment and healthcare workers. The Government is preparing to provide details on the Universal Health Coverage programme, branded Taifa Care, during a town hall meeting.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU) has called for the health function to be returned to the national government, blaming county governments for repeatedly failing to implement Collective Bargaining Agreements and citing this as a driver of recurring health workers' strikes. The union argues the devolved health system is not working and needs to be reviewed, citing unresolved labour issues including the situation of Universal Health Coverage workers who have remained on contract for more than six years.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has signed a five-year Cooperative Agreement with the Beginnings Fund worth USD 80 million (Sh10.4 billion) to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare across 21 priority counties through about 200 health facilities, aiming to reach an estimated 5.9 million women and newborns by 2031 and prevent more than 46,000 maternal and newborn deaths.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto delivered a national address on July 30 urging Kenya to pursue a new long-term economic path beyond Vision 2030 and touting his administration's economic record; the speech drew swift skepticism from opposition figures, political leaders, and Kenyans online, many citing high living costs and heavy taxation.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that the Government will begin paying medical insurance for all 107,000 Community Health Promoters under the Social Health Authority this month. The National Government will provide 390 million shillings, with counties expected to contribute a similar amount.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
A dispute between the national Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors over Universal Health Coverage is affecting medical service provision as a health workers' strike continued. The Ministry requested the Public Service Commission move staff to counties, while the CoG accused the Ministry of sabotaging county governments by inciting the strike.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is enlisting Kenya Red Cross Society to help roll out a National Ambulance Dispatch Centre, which will aim to deliver faster and better-coordinated emergency medical services across the country as part of the government's Universal Health Coverage agenda.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Health unions have threatened a nationwide strike starting Monday if the Council of Governors does not confirm Universal Health Coverage staff to permanent and pensionable employment. Parliament has allocated funds for the transition, but county governments have delayed the process, leaving thousands of health workers uncertain about their jobs and benefits.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Despite reforms and institutional overhauls under Kenya Kwanza's Universal Health Coverage agenda, hospitals continue to struggle with staff shortages, drug stock-outs, and inadequate diagnostic services that limit quality care.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has called on political leaders to put aside differences and work together, stating that unity among leaders is critical to fostering peace, social cohesion, and development across the country.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government will deploy 6,360 healthcare interns across the country starting July 1, having committed Sh 9.3 billion towards the programme to strengthen Kenya's health workforce and advance Universal Health Coverage. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the plans after meeting with health professional regulatory bodies to assess readiness for the 2026/2027 deployment.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to embrace preventive healthcare measures and take an active role in managing their health to support the country's journey towards Universal Health Coverage, emphasizing that healthcare is a shared responsibility involving citizens, healthcare professionals, and the government.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that more than 31.2 million Kenyans have registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), replacing the defunct NHIF as part of the government's Universal Health Coverage programme. The transition marks a significant increase from the approximately eight million previously covered under NHIF, supported by 228 Primary Care Networks, 107,831 Community Health Promoters, and 16,810 deployed medical interns.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's health docket has been allocated Sh175.5 billion in the 2026/27 Budget Estimates, a Sh37.5 billion increase from the current year, as the government accelerates Universal Health Coverage rollout amid reductions in donor support.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to support the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism and promote African-made medicines, vaccines, and health products. Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga said Kenya remains committed to supporting continental initiatives that improve access to affordable, quality, and essential health commodities.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Social Health Authority has expanded health benefit packages to include free maternity services at primary healthcare facilities and increased cancer treatment coverage, following directives from President Ruto and findings from public participation data. Facilities will receive Sh10,000 for normal delivery and Sh30,000 for caesarean sections.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Public Health Principal Secretary has praised nurses for their critical role in delivering healthcare and achieving Universal Health Coverage, noting that nurses manage nearly 75 per cent of Level Two and Level Three health facilities. The Government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the profession through improved training, working conditions, and career growth.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
African leaders and French representatives adopted the Africa Forward 2026 Summit Declaration in Nairobi, outlining a partnership agenda focused on peace, agriculture, health, energy, digital transformation, and economic growth based on mutual respect and co-development. The declaration emphasizes African-led security solutions, agricultural transformation, UN Security Council reform, and cooperation on climate-smart practices and terrorism prevention.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →