Kenya and the United States have agreed on a new five-year health partnership worth USD1.6 billion (about Ksh207.4 billion) aimed at strengthening healthcare services across the country.
National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo announced the agreement on Monday, June 8, after meeting a delegation from the United States.
Under the arrangement, the funding will support key health programmes, including the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and polio. The partnership will also strengthen disease monitoring systems and improve the country's ability to respond to disease outbreaks.
The programme will further support the supply of medical equipment, distribution of health commodities, expansion of digital health systems, and training and support for healthcare workers.
Kiptoo said the agreement reflects continued cooperation between Kenya and the United States in addressing health challenges and improving access to healthcare services.
As part of the deal, the Kenyan government has committed to increasing domestic health funding by Ksh109 billion over the implementation period. Officials say the additional investment will help sustain priority health programmes and strengthen the country's healthcare system.
The Treasury PS hosted a U.S. delegation that included Susan Burns, where both sides discussed broader economic cooperation and development priorities.
Kiptoo noted that American companies operating in Kenya continue to play an important role in job creation, skills development, investment, and economic growth.
He added that the new health partnership demonstrates the long-standing relationship between Kenya and the United States and their shared commitment to improving public health outcomes.
The programme is expected to run for five years and will focus on strengthening healthcare services while improving preparedness for future disease outbreaks.
