Kenya and the United States have inked a significant Sh206 billion (USD 1.6 billion) health partnership deal aimed at bolstering Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and disease control programs in Kenya over the next five years.

• Sh206 billion (USD 1.6 billion) in cumulative support over five years.
• The agreement was signed by Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale and John Mbadi with a U.S. delegation led by Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns.
• Key focus areas include strengthening the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), malaria control, HIV/TB programs, and the Digital Health Superhighway initiative.

Youth in Nairobi have voiced strong support for a proposed law establishing a County Youth Council, aimed at fostering leadership and economic empowerment.

• The Nairobi City County Youth Empowerment and Service Bill, 2026 seeks to create a structured platform for youth engagement and representation in county governance.
• Key proponents include Karura Ward MCA Thuo Fiunifiu and the Nairobi City County Assembly.
• The council would promote youth participation in governance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and volunteerism, with equitable representation from all 85 wards.

St. Andrew’s School, Turi has partnered with St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine to create a structured admissions pathway for its students aspiring to pursue medical careers.

• Eligible students will receive structured engagement, including workshops and advisory sessions, to prepare them for medical studies at SGU.
• Key organizations involved are St. Andrew’s School, Turi and St. George’s University.
• This affiliation aims to strengthen international higher education opportunities for Kenyan students, with potential access to scholarships and guaranteed interviews for admitted students.