On the radar: Ruto to Preside over National Health Summit at KICC
President William Ruto is set to lead a two-day National Health Summit in Nairobi to discuss reforms under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. The event will cover digital health, pharmaceutical procurement, and the onboarding of millions into the Social Health Authority.
Why it matters
The summit represents a critical juncture for Kenya's healthcare policy and the implementation of universal health coverage goals.
President William Ruto will preside over the National Health Summit scheduled for August 18 and 19, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.
The summit will be held under the theme “Reform Delivered, Health as a Right” and will take stock of the Government’s health reforms under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Key areas expected to feature include digital health transformation, improved efficiency at KEMSA, expansion of specialised services, and the onboarding of more than 31 million Kenyans onto the Social Health Authority (SHA).
The summit will also focus on Primary Healthcare, maternal and newborn health, and the role of Community Health Promoters in bringing services closer to households.
It will culminate in a Presidential Town Hall, giving Kenyans an opportunity to share their experiences, concerns and expectations on the country’s healthcare system.
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