Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, advocates for a national supply chain framework in Kenya to accelerate equitable health access, especially for last-mile delivery. This call was made during a high-level side event at the 2025 Devolution Conference, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach to medical supply chains for Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

• Zipline has delivered 953 units of blood and 213,492 vaccine doses, dramatically reducing transfusion referrals by 30% in partnership with Homa Bay, Kisumu, Kericho, and Nyamira counties.
• Charles Kariuki, Sales Director at Zipline Kenya, highlighted that rethinking medical supply chain design and aligning government priorities with private sector innovation can bridge current gaps.
• The Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB), represented by CEO Victor Nyagaya, has embraced drone technology for timely and efficient access to critical medical supplies, especially in remote areas.