Kenya is pushing for the passage of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Bill, 2023, to guarantee essential health services and accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This legislation aims to address the persistently high maternal and child mortality rates despite increased investment and gradual gains.

• Kenya's maternal mortality rate remains among the highest in East Africa, exceeding those of Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania, with a less than two percent drop between 2014 and 2019.
• The MNCH Bill, 2023, proposed by Sen. Beatrice Akinyi Ogolla, seeks to establish a clear legal framework defining the responsibilities of both national and county governments in providing accessible, equitable, and high-quality MNCH services.
• The bill mandates continuous monitoring, improved financing at the county level, and strengthened accountability, transforming "health for all" into a binding national commitment.

The High Court of Kenya has temporarily suspended the implementation of a $1.6bn Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework following data privacy concerns.

• The suspension was issued by Justice Bahati Mwamuye in response to a petition from the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK).
• The court order specifically halts any transfer or sharing of Kenyans’ medical and epidemiological data under the agreement, which was unveiled on December 4.
• The case, referenced HCCHRPET/E809/2025, will proceed with respondents filing replies by January 16, 2026, and a mention scheduled for February 12, 2026.

The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) is seeking a private investor to develop an ultra-modern medical training complex for its College of Health Sciences (CHS). This project will be executed through a Design-Build-Finance-Maintain-Transfer (DBFMT) public-private partnership.

• The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest is December 18, 2024, at 10am.
• MTRH is the key organization involved, inviting private investors.
• The project involves a 30-year contract, including a two-year construction phase and 28 years of operation and maintenance.