The budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Health has failed to address the funding gap left by the freeze on foreign aid from the US government, which has long been a major supporter of Kenya's healthcare system.
Health experts warn that the failure to bridge this significant shortfall could paralyse service delivery, undermining the Kenya Kwanza administration's agenda of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
For the 2025/26 financial year, the National Treasury has allocated Sh138 billion to the ministry - a marginal increase from Sh136 billion in the 2024/25 budget.
Of this, Sh105.95 billion is earmarked for the State Department for Medical Services, while the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards will receive Sh32.15 billion.
