Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale joined the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, in witnessing the signing of the Strategic Objective Grant Agreement (SOAG) under the Kenya–United States Health Cooperation Framework.
The agreement was signed at the National Treasury Headquarters in Nairobi in the presence of a United States delegation led by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Ms. Susan Burns.
The SOAG provides a structured framework for Kenya–United States health cooperation, setting out shared strategic priorities, financing arrangements, implementation targets and performance measures to guide joint health interventions while strengthening transparency and mutual accountability.
The signing followed months of consultations and technical engagements between the two governments to translate the broader cooperation framework into an actionable programme aligned with Kenya’s health sector priorities.
According to the Ministry of Health, the agreement places emphasis on strengthening national institutions and health systems, improving supply chain resilience and building local capacity.
Which areas will Kenya-US deal cover?
Over the next five years, the Framework is expected to mobilise approximately USD 1.6 billion to support Kenya’s health agenda and advance the country’s transition towards a resilient, self-sustaining and increasingly domestically financed healthcare system.
Key areas of cooperation include reforms at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), intensified efforts against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, expansion of digital health services through the Digital Health Superhighway, health systems strengthening and improved access to affordable, quality healthcare.
CS Duale reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to a Government-to-Government cooperation model anchored on national ownership, accountability and prudent use of resources.
He noted that the approach is intended to ensure development investments deliver measurable and sustainable health outcomes for Kenyans.
The agreement further strengthens Kenya–United States cooperation in advancing Universal Health Coverage through Taifa Care, supporting disease prevention and control, improving health service delivery and building a responsive and resilient health system capable of addressing current and emerging public health challenges.
