Ministry of Health Explores New Financing Opportunities for Child Nutrition
Nairobi June5,2026 .The Ministry of Health is exploring strategies to strengthen nutrition financing and improve child health outcomes through enhanced collaboration with UNICEF under the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF). This was discussed in a meeting between Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni and UNICEF Deputy Representative Mr. Mahboob Bajwa.
The discussions focused on how Kenya can leverage the UNICEF-led fund to mobilize additional resources for high-impact nutrition interventions, improve access to essential nutrition commodities, and strengthen services for mothers and children.
The engagement reflects the Government's commitment to advancing nutrition, reducing malnutrition, and improving the health and wellbeing of children as part of the Universal Health Coverage and Primary Health Care agenda.