• The county is rolling out interventions such as the formation of support groups to unite and assist individuals living with chronic conditions, signaling a shift toward community‑based care.

Nakuru County is sharpening its focus on non‑communicable diseases (NCDs).

During the commemoration of World Kidney Day 2026 on March 12, 2026, the County Government represented by Stephen Kuria on behalf of the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health reaffirmed its commitment to tackling NCDs, a priority anchored in Governor Susan Kihika’s manifesto.

The county is rolling out interventions such as the formation of support groups to unite and assist individuals living with chronic conditions, signaling a shift toward community‑based care.

Residents attending the event benefited from free screening services and consultations with specialist nephrologists and physicians from Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital, alongside partner organizations. The initiative underscored the county’s determination to bring preventive care closer to the people.

World Kidney Day, observed globally, raises awareness on kidney health and the prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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In Kenya, the burden is heavy: nearly 3.1 million people are affected, largely due to diabetes and hypertension.

Nationally, the Ministry of Health has placed NCDs at the center of its Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda, with Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presiding over the national celebrations at Kenyatta National Hospital.

“Guided by the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), the Ministry is shifting focus from reactive treatment to community-based preventive care, leveraging Community Health Promoters (CHPs) for early detection of high blood pressure and blood sugar,” said the Ministry,” says CS Aden Duale.

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Health Aden Duale at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) during the World Kidney Day 2026 national celebrations. (Photo: X)

According to CS Duale, under the Social Health Authority (SHA), over Ksh 104 billion in claims have already been processed to cover dialysis, nephrectomy, and kidney transplants, including services through public‑private partnerships.

As specialist training expands through the East Africa Centre of Excellence in Urology and Nephrology, and modern renal units are deployed across counties, Nakuru’s local efforts stand out as part of a broader national push.

With the Kenya National Guidelines for Kidney Diseases 2026 set to standardize care, the county’s proactive stance reflects a growing recognition: tackling NCDs is not just about treatment, but about empowering communities to live healthier, longer lives.

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