Kenyan millers are urging stronger consumer awareness regarding fortified foods, citing slow uptake despite enhanced quality and safety. They warn that compliance costs slightly increase prices, making it crucial for consumers to understand the value of these products.

• 26 companies with 113 brands participated in this year's Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI) awards.
• Program Director Riz Yusufali emphasized the challenge of creating value for fortified products that may be slightly more expensive.
• Bidco Africa Director Sanchita Singh highlighted a communication gap regarding edible oil fortification with vitamins A and D.

Kenyan chamas and informal savings groups, traditionally used for investments, are being highlighted as a potential solution to transform healthcare access in the country. By pooling resources, these groups could make medical insurance affordable for millions, addressing a significant gap in healthcare coverage.

• More than 80% of Kenyans belong to a chama or SACCO, yet fewer than 20% have medical insurance.
• The collective model could enable chamas to secure medical cover at rates inaccessible to individuals, with a group of 20 people contributing KES 1,000 a month potentially unlocking inpatient cover of up to KES 1 million per member.
• Products like JubiAfya Micro Health Cover are making health insurance more accessible to small groups, offering inpatient protection up to KES 1 million.
• Kenya’s 300,000 chamas and SACCOs represent a strong financial network that could significantly impact healthcare access if they integrate health protection into their activities.
• The article was written by Doughlas Mbugua, Manager Emerging Markets at Jubilee Health Insurance.

The rebranded WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs Nairobi expos are set to open next month at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to address critical issues in healthcare financing, diagnostics, and inclusive leadership in Kenya.

• The event comes as Kenya's healthcare system faces strain from a projected population of 63 million by 2030 and a recent Sh38.7 billion budget cut.
• Organized with support from the Ministry of Health, Kenya Medical Association, and Africa CDC, the expo will feature over 200 exhibitors including Siemens Healthineers, Roche Kenya, and Fujifilm.
• Discussions will cover financing models, public-private partnerships, digital health, and women-led leadership, with Liberty Kituu of WomenLift Health emphasizing the impact of women in leadership on equitable healthcare.