Kenyan Healthcare Sector Receives Major Boost with New Funding

The Kenyan healthcare sector is set to experience significant improvements thanks to a recent financial infusion. On March 27, 2025, the Cabinet Secretary for Treasury John Mbadi solidified this initiative by signing a KSh 1.8 billion (RMB 100 million) grant agreement with H.E. Ms. Guo Haiyan, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, at the Treasury Building.

This partnership not only symbolizes a strengthening of bilateral ties between Kenya and China but also aims to enhance healthcare services across the nation.

The grant will be directed toward upgrading essential hospitals, benefiting institutions such as Londiani Referral Hospital, Baringo County Referral Hospital, Kilifi Hospital, Misikhu Hospital, Bildad Kagia Hospital, and Kaimosi Farmers Training College.

In tandem with this development, the Senate has made strides in further supporting local governance by passing the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2025.

Signed on March 28, 2025, the Bill allocates KSh 50.5 billion to counties, with KSh 3.2 billion dedicated to community health promoters, KSh 2 billion for County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) and KSh 1.7 billion to clear salary arrears for county health workers. Furthermore, KSh 532 million has been earmarked for constructing county headquarters in Nyandarua, Tana River, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Lamu Counties.

The public response to these initiatives has been mixed, reflecting both hope and skepticism. On X, user @Denno_Mancini expressed cautious optimism, stating, "You better use it well in upgrading hospitals coz we will pay back with a favour later. It better be worth it." Meanwhile, @ChemjorSilas conveyed gratitude, saying, "We are Grateful 🙏."