Kenya aims to locally produce at least 50% of its essential medicines by 2030 as part of a strategy to reduce import reliance and establish itself as a regional pharmaceutical manufacturing hub.

• Target: Achieve 50% local production of essential health products by 2030.
• Key Figure: Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the strategy.
• Context: The initiative is part of the 2026–2030 Health Products and Technologies Local Manufacturing Strategy, emphasizing stronger regulation and African regulatory harmonization.