Kenya's progress in preventing childhood diseases like measles and rotavirus is at risk as donor support for vaccines phases out.
As donor support dwindles ahead of 2029, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has formally reminded the government to fulfill its co-financing obligation, demanding payment of Sh1.6 billion ($12.49 million) for the 2024/25 fiscal year, and due in full by June 2025.
The organisation warned that failure to meet this obligation could have serious consequences, including a disruption in vaccine supply, as there is a three-month lead time between payment and delivery.
Beyond stock shortages, Kenya risks being placed in default, which could block approval for new vaccine support and suspend disbursements to the Health System and Immunisation Strengthening (HSIS) programme.
