Kenya has launched integrated national health security frameworks under the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI), signaling a move towards a more proactive, data-driven, and coordinated approach to public health threats.

• The launch includes the KNPHI Strategic Plan (2026–2030) and the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS II) 2026–2030.
• Key figures involved include Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, and Director General of KNPHI, Dr. Kamene Kimonye.
• These initiatives emphasize digital transformation, real-time data use, and a "One Health" approach, strengthening epidemic intelligence and response capabilities.

Huduma Kenya is set to introduce a new Customer Service Excellence Standard across public institutions to significantly improve the efficiency and accountability of government services.

• The new standard aims to streamline service delivery and enhance the citizen experience with government agencies.
• Key figures include Huduma Chief Executive Officer Ben Kai Chilumo and the Huduma Kenya organization.
• The initiative is a direct response to long-standing public complaints regarding service delays, unprofessional conduct, and corruption in accessing essential government services.

The National Assembly’s Public Debt and Privatization Committee, in partnership with the World Bank Group, is initiating reforms to improve Kenya’s public-private partnership (PPP) landscape.

• The reform agenda aims to address weaknesses in debt oversight and PPP governance, particularly by promoting competitive procurement over unsolicited proposals.
• Key players include the National Assembly’s Public Debt and Privatization Committee, chaired by MP Shurie Abdi Omar, and the World Bank Group, including specialists from the IFC.
• Experts highlighted that competitive procurement can shorten project timelines from 3-5 years for non-competitive deals to 1-2 years, ensuring better value for money and "price discovery."

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) is threatening to withdraw its members from the Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme due to persistent service delivery failures.

• KUPPET Secretary-General Akello Misori warned of an imminent exit if urgent reforms are not implemented.
• Many hospitals are reportedly reluctant to admit teachers for outpatient services under the SHA scheme.
• This warning follows a recent seven-day strike notice issued by KUPPET over delays in medical cover and unpaid claims.