Kenya and United States strengthen health cooperation through strategic grant agreement
Nairobi, Kenya - - Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale joined the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, Hon. John Mbadi, in witnessing the signing of the Strategic Objective Grant Agreement (SOAG) under the Kenya–United States Health Cooperation Framework at the National Treasury Headquarters in Nairobi.
The agreement provides a structured framework for collaboration between Kenya and the United States, outlining shared strategic priorities, financing arrangements, implementation targets and performance measures to guide joint health interventions while strengthening transparency and mutual accountability.
The signing followed months of consultations and technical engagements between the two governments to translate the health cooperation framework into an actionable programme aligned with Kenya’s health sector priorities.
The agreement seeks to strengthen national institutions and health systems, improve supply chain resilience and enhance local capacity. Over the next five years, the Framework is expected to mobilise approximately USD 1.6 billion to support
Kenya’s health agenda and advance the country’s transition towards a resilient, self-sustaining and increasingly domestically financed healthcare system. Key areas of cooperation include reforms at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), intensified efforts to combat HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, expansion of digital health services through the Digital Health Superhighway, health systems strengthening and improved access to affordable, quality healthcare.
Hon. Duale reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to a Government-to-Government cooperation model anchored on national ownership, accountability and prudent utilisation of resources.
He noted that the approach will ensure development investments deliver measurable and sustainable health outcomes for Kenyans. The agreement further strengthens Kenya–United States cooperation in advancing Universal Health Coverage through Taifa Care, supporting disease prevention and control, improving health service delivery and building a responsive and resilient health system capable of addressing current and emerging public health challenges.
In attendance were Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Ms. Mary Muthoni, Social Health Authority Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, Digital Health Agency Chief Executive Officer Eng. Anthony Lenayara, National AIDS and STIs Control Programme Director Dr. Andrew Mulwa and DPH-K Chairperson Brian Rettman, alongside senior government officials and representatives from both governments.