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

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has presented the 2026/27 National Budget, allocating KSh 175.5 billion to the health sector to inject new momentum into the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative. The budget proposes relief measures impacting the cost of living, with significant allocations to health, agriculture, and housing sectors. However, challenges within the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) continue to raise concerns, even as the Kenyan health budget sees an increase. The health sector has received a significant financial boost aimed specifically at advancing the UHC agenda.