Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale issued the statement on Friday, emphasising that the partnership is designed to deliver substantial benefits to the country’s health sector.
According to Duale, the agreement introduces a government-to-government funding model, moving away from reliance on non-governmental organisations.
This approach, he said, ensures greater accountability, transparency, and efficiency in the use of resources, while also strengthening Kenya’s universal health coverage (UHC) efforts.
“Kenya’s people stand to gain immensely from this framework. It has been carefully crafted to protect our sovereignty, safeguard data, and maximise the benefits of international support for our health system,” Duale said.
He noted that the pact reflects a new way of managing health financing, where funds are directed straight to public institutions to improve service delivery and oversight.
Kenya became the first country in the world to enter into such an arrangement with the United States following the signing of the agreement on December 4, 2025.
Under the pact, Washington will invest $1.6 billion (approximately Sh208 billion) over the next five years.
These funds are earmarked for public hospitals, disease prevention programs, and initiatives aimed at improving access to quality healthcare across the country.
The Health CS highlighted that the partnership will support critical areas such as training healthcare workers, enhancing disease surveillance, improving emergency response, and expanding essential services in both urban and rural communities.
By working directly with the Kenyan government, the US ensures that resources are managed efficiently and reach those who need them most.