During the Health Sector Public Hearings at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga detailed the Ministry’s priority areas for the 2027/28 budget, focusing on primary healthcare, healthcare workers and access to essential medicines.

Oluga said the proposed investments are intended to translate ongoing health reforms into more accessible, quality and affordable services for Kenyans.

The plan, prepared under the Medium‑Term Expenditure Framework, also earmarks resources for social health protection through the Social Health Authority, upgraded health infrastructure and expanded specialised medical services.

Additional priorities include digital health systems, local manufacturing of medicines and supplies, disease prevention, emergency preparedness and research and innovation.

Oluga highlighted the need for sustainable financing, efficient resource use and strong accountability mechanisms to close the projected medium‑term financing gap and sustain essential health services.

The proposals align with Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage agenda, the Bottom‑Up Economic Transformation Agenda and Vision 2030, and aim to advance the constitutional right to the highest attainable standard of health.

The public hearing gathered representatives from state agencies, the National Treasury, development partners, civil society, community groups, persons with disabilities and members of the public to share experiences and inform budget allocations.

The final budget will determine how resources are distributed across these priority programmes, shaping access to healthcare and the strength of service delivery in the coming financial year.