The Health docket has been allocated an additional Sh37 billion, which is the largest increase in Kenya’s history, pushing its total budget to Sh177.5 billion.
Kenya increased health sector budget allocation by Sh37 billion to Sh177.5 billion, the largest increase in the nation's history. The spending shift reflects government commitment to healthcare infrastructure expansion and may influence regional healthcare market dynamics in East Africa.
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Treasury CS John Mbadi presents the 2026/27 Budget before Parliament in Nairobi, on June 11, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
The Health docket has been allocated an additional Sh37 billion, which is the largest increase in Kenya’s history, pushing its total budget to Sh177.5 billion.
Of the Sh175.5 billion allocation, the Department of Medical Services received Sh132.9 billion, with Public Health getting a share of Sh42.6 billion.
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