The State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards has initiated the preparation of the Financial Year 2026/2027 and Medium-Term Budget. The exercise, currently underway in Nairobi, is guided by the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which places Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as a top priority.
Under BETA, UHC will be achieved through several strategic pillars. These include enhancing access to health products and technologies, strengthening human resources for health, and digitizing health systems. By focusing on these areas, the department seeks to deliver equitable, efficient, and sustainable health services to all Kenyans.
The budget preparation process is also aligned with the priorities outlined in the Fourth Medium-Term Plan (MTP-IV). It incorporates cross-cutting issues such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. This approach ensures that resource allocation not only addresses immediate needs but also secures resilience in the face of emerging global challenges.
A central component of the process involves program performance reviews and the preparation of subsector and program-based budget reports. These tools provide an evidence-based assessment of progress made so far, highlight gaps in service delivery, and inform strategic resource distribution. Such an approach ensures that investments deliver maximum impact in improving health outcomes across the country.
The State Department emphasized that the upcoming budget will be pivotal in strengthening Kenya’s public health systems. It will sustain momentum toward achieving Universal Health Coverage, while aligning with both national development goals and international health commitments. The focus is on building a robust and adaptive health sector capable of meeting the needs of citizens, even in times of crisis.
As Kenya works towards the 2026/2027 fiscal year, the integration of key policy frameworks, development priorities, and innovative strategies highlights the government’s commitment to transforming healthcare delivery. The process underscores the importance of accountability, efficiency, and inclusivity in budget planning, ensuring that resources are used where they are needed most.
Ultimately, the preparation of the FY 2026/2027 budget represents a critical step in safeguarding public health and advancing the vision of accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for all Kenyans.
