CoG pushes for UHC funds shake-up - March 2026

The Council of Governors (CoG) is advocating for a significant restructuring of funding for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiatives in Kenya. Governors are demanding that UHC funds be treated as an equitable share of revenue, not a conditional grant, for the 2026/2027 financial year. A new proposal has been introduced by the Kenyan government aimed at streamlining the UHC program and preventing financial delays at the county level. These proposals come as counties continue to face challenges in managing healthcare funding.