President William Ruto has hailed the signing of a landmark Health Cooperation Framework between Kenya and the United States, describing it as a key step towards achieving universal health coverage.
The agreement, signed in Washington, D.C., by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, commits $1.6 billion to Kenya over the next five years. Funds will be channelled directly through government institutions, bypassing third-party intermediaries to ensure timely delivery and accountability.
President Ruto said the framework will support the supply of modern medical equipment, enhance the delivery of essential health commodities, upscale Kenya’s health workforce, and expand health insurance coverage to reach all citizens.
“We express our deep appreciation to the Government of the United States, under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, for choosing Kenya as the first nation to sign such a Framework. This decision reflects growing confidence in the strength, sustainability, and reform momentum of our healthcare systems,” President Ruto said.
The partnership builds on over 25 years of Kenya-US collaboration in the health sector, with more than $7 billion invested in various health initiatives over that period.
This transformative initiative is expected to strengthen the capacity of Kenya’s health system, improve access to essential services, and accelerate progress towards equitable healthcare for all Kenyans.
