Kenya, UK renew health deal to boost healthcare, innovation
Kenya and the United Kingdom have renewed the Kenya–UK Health Alliance partnership for another five years, extending cooperation until 2031. The agreement focuses on research, digital health, AI integration, and strengthening Kenya's universal health coverage.
Why it matters
This partnership is critical for Kenya's healthcare infrastructure development and facilitates international knowledge transfer in medical innovation and policy.
Kenya and the United Kingdom have renewed the Kenya–UK Health Alliance (KUKHA) for a further five years reaffirming bilateral collaboration in healthcare, research, innovation, trade and investment from 2026 to 2031.
The renewes partnership follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, on behalf of the Government of Kenya, and by Professor Graham Lord, Senior Vice President (Health & Life Sciences), King’s College London, alongside representatives of The University of Manchester, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Nottingham, representing the Alliance’s United Kingdom institutions.
The signing was witnessed by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Migos Ogamba, on behalf of the participating learning institutions, and by the High Commissioner.
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