As world leaders gather at COP29 to chart a path toward a sustainable future, the need to address the health impacts of climate change has become increasingly urgent. One of the conference's key discussions-phasing out fossil fuels-underscores how closely intertwined climate and health issues are. For Kenya, this is not a distant concern but a lived reality, and the launch of the Kenya Climate Change and Health Strategy 2024-2029 marks a pivotal moment in tackling these challenges head-on.