Crisis looms as health budget faces Sh67b cut

Medical Services PS Dr. Ouma Oluga addressing during the launch of the Kenya National Public Health Institute(KNPHI) at KICC Nairobi on May 8, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Implementation of key health functions is at risk due to a budget shortfall of Sh67.2 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, unless additional funding is secured.

Crucial areas affected by underfunding include persistent salary deficits in Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs), presidential directive projects, Managed Equipment Services, human vaccines production, and the provision of essential medical commodities for strategic health programmes, such as HIV/Aids, family planning, and routine immunisations.