Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing bilateral health collaboration with the Kenya–United Kingdom Health Alliance (KUKHA) as preparations continue for major global health meetings in 2026, including the Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting and the World Health Assembly (WHA).
During a meeting held at Afya House, the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, met with Hon. Jeremy Lefroy, Chair of KUKHA, accompanied by Coordinator John Guto and Dr. William Motende from the Ministry of Health. The discussions focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between Kenya and the United Kingdom through initiatives that promote innovation, training, and sustainable health systems.
Hon. Lefroy commended Kenya for its leadership in health sector transformation and expressed KUKHA’s ongoing dedication to supporting health workforce development and collaborative projects. He also acknowledged the importance of upcoming global health engagements as platforms to showcase joint achievements and explore new areas of cooperation.
Dr. Oluga emphasized that KUKHA has been instrumental in advancing Kenya’s health diplomacy and capacity-building agenda. He highlighted the Ministry’s readiness to work closely with the Alliance in organizing a joint side event during the Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting in Geneva next May. This initiative will underscore Kenya’s growing influence in international health policy discussions and its focus on universal health coverage and innovation.
The two sides also reviewed plans to celebrate KUKHA’s fifth anniversary in London in 2026, aligning the event with Kenya’s broader efforts to elevate health as a key theme in global dialogue.
This strengthened partnership reflects Kenya’s determination to build resilient health systems through international collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint resource mobilization. By reinforcing ties with the UK, Kenya aims to enhance its capacity to respond to public health challenges, improve workforce development, and drive sustainable health reforms that benefit both nations.
