Health Sector Receives Sh175.5 Billion for Universal Health Coverage - June 2026

Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has presented the 2026/27 National Budget, allocating Sh175.5 billion to the health sector. The budget aims to inject new momentum into the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative. Kenya's health sector has received a significant financial boost aimed at advancing the UHC agenda. However, challenges within the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) continue to raise concerns, even as the Kenyan health budget sees an increase. The new budget also proposes relief measures impacting the cost of living for health, agriculture, and housing sectors.