Category: Africa

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Uganda’s revenue projection for the coming financial year 2026/2027 is estimated at over Shs40 trillion, according to State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi.

The minister made the revelation while appearing before the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development chaired by Hon. Amos Kankunda.

“This is an increment of Shs3.35 trillion compared to the projection of the current financial year 2025/2026 target of Shs36.73 trillion. This is in line with Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) mission of mobilising revenue for national development,” Musasizi said.

The minister also presented URA’s budget estimates for financial year 2026/2027 that stand at Shs877.296 billion for activities that will support increased domestic revenue and improved institutional coordination, management and reporting.

Sheema Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Dicksons Kateshumbwa wondered whether the support given to the authority is sufficient to enable its achievement of the projected revenue for 2026/2027.

He also raised queries on the workings of government-owned banks like Pearl Bank Uganda and Uganda Development Bank (UDB).

“What is the role of such banks? Are they able to operate in a manner different from the privately-owned banking institutions? Some of these banks have given loans to individuals who end up defaulting on payments saying it is a government-owned bank,” Kateshumbwa said.

Hon. Paul Omara (Indep., Otuke County) tasked the minister on how the revenue projection is expected to be achieved, particularly with the increment from the current financial year.

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi noted that the Finance Ministry supports URA in revenue collection, albeit with a clearly spelt out return on investment strategy.

“The ministry has clear return on investment metrics with URA. When we invest a certain amount of money in improving their capabilities to collect revenue, they must account in terms of the revenue collection and that is why they are also improving,” he said.

Ggoobi added that the projected revenue of Shs40 trillion in the next financial year will be attributed to faster economic growth and a new tax policy that will initiate reforms to support revenue generation.

“The Shs40 trillion is still very small in an economy which has Shs284 trillion. Our target is 20 per cent within the medium term, which we should attain in the next five years. We are currently at slightly less than 14 per cent,” Ggoobi noted.

He also clarified on the role of government-owned banks noting that that they do not play from any rules different from those governing privately-owned banks.“Their role is clear – to distort the financial market in such a way that it fulfils our objective of reducing the cost of doing business for the critical strategic sectors without necessarily distorting the financial stability,” the PSST said.

Ggoobi added that strict protocols at the Central Bank ensure that every financial institution plays by the rulebook, and noted that such entities that default on the rules risk being closed.

In its budget interventions for financial year 2026/2027, the Finance Ministry plans to capitalise government-owned banks and financing schemes including UDB, Pearl Bank, the Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF), the Uganda Agriculture Insurance Scheme (UAIS), the Small Business Recovery Fund (SBRF) and the Large Farmers Scheme.

– on behalf of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.

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Millions of children in Sudan have missed nearly 500 days of learning since the war started in April 2023 in what has become one of the world’s longest school closures, surpassing the worst shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, Save the Children said.

New analysis by Save the Children on the scale of the emergency crisis in Sudan comes ahead of the 8th International Day of Education, that was set up to mark the role education plays in peace, development and breaking the cycle of poverty.

Across Sudan more than 8 million children – nearly half of Sudan’s 17 million school-aged children – have spent about 484 days without entering a classroom [1]. This is 10% longer than the approximate 440 classroom days lost to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines [2] which was the last country to resume regular face-to-face schooling after COVID.[3] Few modern conflicts have closed schools this long. 

Unlike during the pandemic, remote learning is not an option for most children in Sudan where more than 1,000 days of fighting have disrupted education across the  country, shattered families, and destroyed communities.

Sudan is now facing one of the worst education crises in the world with many schools closed while others have been damaged in the conflict or are being used as shelters for displaced families, leaving children without safe places to learn and millions of children increasingly unlikely to ever complete their studies. 

North Darfur state, where conflict is ongoing, is the most affected region with only 3% of over 1,100 schools open. West Kordofan, South Darfur and West Darfur are next in terms of the least number of schools operating at 15%, 13% and 27% respectively, according to data from Sudan’s education cluster due to be released this week. [4] 

Additionally, many teachers have not received salaries for months, severely affecting morale and forcing some to abandon their jobs. Without immediate funding to pay and train teachers, restore learning spaces, and provide essential learning supplies, the education system risks total breakdown, Save the Children warned.

Education in crisis settings is lifesaving, it protects children from violence, sexual and gender-based abuse, exploitation, and recruitment into armed groups.  

Save the Children International CEO Inger Ashing travelled through Sudan this month, visiting schools and learning centres in Port Sudan, River Nile and Khartoum. She said:

“Children who have fled unimaginable violence in Sudan deserve more than just safety – they deserve the chance to learn, to hope, and to rebuild their lives. Education is not a luxury for children; it is a lifeline that protects children from exploitation, early marriage, and recruitment into armed groups. It provides safety, stability, and hope for the future.

“Everywhere I went during my visit, I heard the same message from children: they want to be in school – safe, supported, and learning.

“I met Amina*, a 9-year-old girl who was living in Khartoum when the conflict began and was forced to flee. She missed nearly a year of school. Today, like other children I spoke to, she walks several kilometres every day on her own to attend class, even though she said the journey can be lonely and at times frightening. Amina told me how happy she is to be back with her friends and learning from her teachers. Her favourite activity is writing in English.

“To reach every child, we must listen to them and find the ways – and the funding – to expand this support and close the learning gaps. Every child in Sudan has the right to an education and the chance to pursue their dreams – to become doctors, nurses, teachers, and engineers, as children told me this week. We must not fail them.

“We urgently need more funds to restore and expand safe and quality educational services, rehabilitate damaged schools, and provide teachers with fair working conditions. If we fail to invest in education today, we risk condemning an entire generation to a future defined by conflict rather than by opportunity.”

Save the Children runs inclusive education programmes in nine of the 18 states across Sudan, supporting over 400 schools to support children’s learning and well-being despite the crisis. 

Programmes include school meals, school gardens and providing essential items like school supplies, and uniforms. Schools are also being rehabilitated and equipped with safe water and sanitation facilities. Teachers receive monthly incentives and training, including technical and psychosocial support, to support children’s well-being and help them deal with the psychological impacts of conflict and displacement. 

Save the Children has been working in Sudan since 1983 and is currently supporting children and their families across the country, providing health, nutrition, education, child protection, and food security and livelihoods support.  

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– on behalf of Save the Children.

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• H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat: We are working with Multilateral Development Banks to expand blended finance instruments for local and foreign private sector investment
• The “NWFE” Programme has contributed to increasing the appetite of local and foreign investors for renewable energy projects in Egypt
• We have been able to leverage debt swap mechanisms to increase climate investments and implement projects across several development sectors
• Activating investment guarantee mechanisms with the European Union and the World Bank to expand financing mechanisms for the private sector
• Signing power purchase agreements with the private sector for projects with a capacity of 8.25 GW under the “NWFE” Programme, out of a total target of 10 GW

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, participated in a high-level session on the GAEA Initiative launched by the World Economic Forum, focused on mobilizing capital to support transitions in climate, nature, and energy. The session aimed to discuss the mobilization and direction of catalytic capital and accelerating partnerships between the public and private sectors and development institutions to support climate action, nature protection, and accelerate the energy transition.

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat affirmed that climate finance needs in emerging markets are enormous, particularly when aligned with global mitigation and climate adaptation goals, stressing that governments should focus on “blended finance” models to reduce private sector investment risks in green projects.

She noted that blended finance mechanisms, including concessional finance, technical assistance, and risk mitigation instruments, contribute to reducing risks, enhancing investment viability, and attracting private capital, which often avoids early-stage or high-risk climate investments.

H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat reviewed Egypt’s efforts to enhance climate action through the national platform of the “NWFE” Programme, which has become a leading platform regionally and globally, and is cited in international reports as one of the platforms that integrates project design, implementation, and financing, through coordination among the government, development partners, international institutions, and the private sector.

She affirmed that the progress achieved in the renewable energy sector since the launch of the programme has contributed to promoting the significant opportunities Egypt possesses in renewable energy, and has strengthened the country’s ability to achieve its target of generating 42% of energy from renewable sources. She referred to the recent inauguration of the Obelisk project, one of the largest renewable energy projects.

She explained that the “NWFE” platform, launched in 2022 to accelerate the implementation of the National Climate Change Strategy 2050 and the updated Nationally Determined Contributions, and to move from pledges to actual implementation, relies on blended finance mechanisms by combining public, private, and concessional financing, alongside technical support and multi-sector partnerships.

She added that the programme has contributed to increasing investor appetite in the renewable energy sector, and has succeeded in mobilizing financing worth USD 4.5 billion for clean energy projects, aimed at accelerating the implementation of solar and wind energy projects led by the private sector, with a total implemented capacity of 5.2 GW, while the total capacity for which power purchase agreements have been signed reached 8.25 GW, out of a total target of 10 GW under the programme.

She noted that, to date, 1.3 GW of conventional thermal power plants have been decommissioned out of a total target of 5 GW, in addition to strengthening electricity grid infrastructure, supported by concessional financing worth EUR 367 million, to ensure grid readiness for power transmission and system stability.

On another note, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat confirmed that Egypt has been able to leverage debt-for-development swap mechanisms with bilateral partners, represented by Italy and Germany, to enhance climate investments, particularly in the energy sector under the “NWFE” Programme, and to implement projects across several development sectors. She pointed out that the Ministry is working with the European Union and the World Bank to expand investment guarantees for the private sector, enabling additional financing mechanisms.

The session was attended by Chevalier Frederick Tsao, Chairman of the Tsao Pao Chee Group; Ray Dalio, Founder of the Dalio Family Office; and Justin Mundy, Head of the Centre for Sustainable Sovereign Debt. The session was moderated by Sebastian Buckup, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, and was opened by André Hoffmann, Vice Chairman of Roche Holding and Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum.

– on behalf of Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation – Egypt.

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President John Dramani Mahama will participate in the first Davos convening of the Accra Reset on 22nd January 2026, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

The President leads the Presidential Council of the Accra Reset, a Global South initiative working to strengthen sovereign capacity and reimagine international cooperation in an era of unprecedented global challenges.

Other Presidential Council members attending the side event include President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya, and President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent Nigeria, and Prime Minister James Marape will represent Papua New Guinea.

Former Heads of State participating include President Olusegun Obasanjo, Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, and President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who make up the Guardians Circle of the Accra Reset.

The meeting will launch priority programmes following the initiative’s introduction at the 2025 UN General Assembly and endorsement at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg.

Accra Reset is timely amid intensifying great-power rivalries, the collapse of the global aid narrative, unprecedented trade tensions, and the crises of climate shocks, cost of living, pandemics, and conflicts.

President Mahama considers the Accra Reset as complementary to his domestic reform, the Resetting Ghana Agenda. As a founding member, Ghana recognises that effective national governance requires both internal reforms and a more equitable international system.

President Mahama has consistently emphasised that sovereignty means the capacity to execute national visions while building strategic partnerships, particularly within Africa and across the Global South, that advance mutual interests.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency, Republic of Ghana.

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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with U.S. President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of his participation in the WEF, in Davos. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Dr. Badr Abdel- Atty, and Director of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Hassan Rashad. From the U.S. side, the meeting was attended by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the meeting discussed relations between Egypt and the United States. The President emphasized Egypt’s keenness to elevate these relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership and looked forward to fostering economic and trade cooperation through convening the second session of the Egyptian-American Economic Forum in 2026.

For his part, the U.S. president expressed his great appreciation for the longstanding partnership between the two countries across various political, military, and economic fields and praised President El-Sisi’s role in achieving development and political and security stability in Egypt, as well as in supporting regional peace and stability.

The meeting also reviewed regional issues of mutual interest. President El-Sisi welcomed President Trump’s initiative to establish the Peace Council and the role entrusted to the Council to achieve peace and resolve various conflicts, expressing his support for this initiative. The President noted President Trump’s pivotal role in stopping the war in the Gaza Strip and beginning the implementation of the second phase of the agreement, referring to the announcement of the formation of the Palestinian National Committee for the administration of the Strip. The President affirmed Egypt’s readiness to exert all necessary efforts to ensure the full implementation of the agreement. The President stressed the importance of immediately starting early recovery efforts for the reconstruction of the Strip and emphasized the need to increase humanitarian assistance in light of the harsh conditions endured by Palestinian people.

The two sides also discussed joint efforts to end the war in Sudan within the framework of the Quartet. The President welcomed U.S. efforts in this regard and affirmed the importance of reaching an urgent humanitarian truce and intensifying international efforts to end the suffering of the Sudanese people.

President El-Sisi valued President Trump’s interest in the issue of the Nile waters, being an existential and pivotal issue for Egypt. The President confirmed that the U.S. president’s sponsorship of efforts to resolve this protracted crisis shall open new prospects for an anticipated breakthrough.

President El-Sisi further emphasized Egypt’s keenness to establish cooperation mechanisms with the Nile Basin countries to achieve common interests in accordance eith the rules of international law, especially that the volume of water and rainfall in the Nile Basin countries is abundant and sufficient to meet their needs and uses if managed properly.

The meeting also touched on developments in Lebanon. The President affirmed the importance of the U.S. role in halting attacks and violations against Lebanon’s sovereignty. This is in order to enable state institutions to carry out their duties and extend their authority over the entirety of Lebanese territory.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

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The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) has secured a transformative lineup of global industrial leaders making their first appearance at a manufacturing exhibition in Morocco, signaling unprecedented international confidence in the kingdom’s emergence as a strategic hub for Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing across Africa.

Taking place from 20 to 22 January at Foire Internationale de Casablanca, WAM Morocco marks the exhibition debut in Morocco for SAP, Sumitomo Corporation, ENGIE, Vigel and Zoho Corporation, joining an elite roster of more than 100 participating companies from over 18 countries, including the United States, Portugal, Spain, France, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Vietnam, Netherlands and Italy.

The exhibition brings together a powerful convergence of global technology giants and industrial innovators, including Schneider Electric, Teledyne, Vivo Energy, Autoritat Portuària de Barcelona, Kirby Building Systems and OCP Circular Technologies, creating an unparalleled platform for cross-border collaboration, technology transfer and investment mobilisation across Africa’s industrial ecosystem.

Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International, said: “The calibre of companies choosing WAM Morocco for their first manufacturing exhibition in the region demonstrates the extraordinary momentum building around Morocco’s industrial transformation. These global leaders recognise that Morocco is not just participating in the future of intelligent manufacturing—it is actively shaping it. WAM Morocco creates the strategic gateway where global innovation meets regional ambition, unlocking new pathways for collaboration that will define Africa’s industrial future.”

A spokesperson for UM6P shared: “Our participation in WAM Morocco reflects our belief in Morocco’s ability to lead a new generation of intelligent industrial ecosystems. This platform gives us a unique opportunity to collaborate, innovate and accelerate the technologies shaping tomorrow’s manufacturing landscape.”

The event’s significance is amplified by robust backing from Morocco’s most influential industrial and institutional stakeholders, including MSC Pro, CDD, CE3M, Amlog, Fenagri, CGM, OFPPT and UM6P, alongside strategic sponsorship from Seidor, Transit Aharram and Plastic Science by Design. This institutional support, combined with Morocco’s sovereign financial institutions and industry federations, including CDG and APEBI, positions WAM Morocco as a government-endorsed catalyst for nationwide industrial advancement.

Hatim Chraibi, Principal at SPIRE Advisory Group, emphasised: “WAM Morocco is one of the rare opportunities where all the key stakeholders, industry leaders, policymakers and investors are in the same room. It’s a vital platform to create synergies, raise awareness, and unlock the industrial potential of Morocco and Africa.”

In a landmark development, WAM Morocco introduces the region’s first international startup pavilion backed by Invest India, fast-tracking cross-border industrial innovation and creating direct pathways between African industrial challenges and global startup solutions. This initiative is reinforced by the Supernova Challenge, Africa’s first manufacturing-focused startup competition, featuring a USD 10,000 cash prize and attracting over 40 innovative startups competing across advanced manufacturing, supply chain optimisation, industrial automation and future mobility.

The top 10 Supernova finalists represent breakthrough innovation across critical industrial sectors, including advanced robotics, AI-powered quality control, sustainable materials technology, industrial IoT platforms, smart logistics solutions, and next-generation energy systems. These startups will pitch live to a panel of leading investors and industry executives, with winners securing not just capital but strategic partnerships that accelerate market entry across Africa and beyond.

Jaafar Elalamy, CEO of Seiki, highlighted the strategic timing: “The upcoming WAM Morocco is a timely opportunity to emphasise the strategic value of mobility data in shaping smarter, more sustainable cities. Morocco is positioned as a gateway between Africa and Europe and could serve as a model for data-driven urban planning. As the country prepares for the 2030 World Cup and Digital Morocco 2030 goal, the urgency to integrate mobility data has never been more pressing.”

Further extending WAM Morocco’s pan-African impact, the event has secured FEWACCI (Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce & Industry) as a new strategic partner, connecting Morocco’s industrial ecosystem with West Africa’s rapidly expanding markets and unlocking transformative opportunities for regional trade, investment and technology deployment.

Organised by KAOUN International (DWTC) and delivered in close partnership with regional and international stakeholders including MSC Pro, CDD, UM6P, Advantage Austria and Der Mittelstand, BVMW (Germany), WAM Morocco unites public and private sector leaders to drive tangible Industry 4.0 transformation across borders.

In association with GITEX Africa, WAM Morocco is powered by one of the world’s most influential technology ecosystems, leveraging shared DNA to position Morocco as a continental epicentre for Industry 4.0 and advanced industrial transformation.

WAM Morocco takes place in Casablanca from 20 to 22 January. Industry leaders, innovators and investors are invited to be part of the region’s defining platform for advanced manufacturing.

For more information, visit www.WAMMorocco.com

– on behalf of KAOUN International.

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About KAOUN International and WAM Morocco:
KAOUN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), is at the forefront of organizing transformative global events that foster collaboration, innovation, and industry growth. Building on a rich legacy of landmark exhibitions such as GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech and AI event, KAOUN International is also responsible for the Kingdom’s most significant food industry events, including the Saudi Food Show and the thriving Saudi Food Manufacturing show.

In line with its mission to advance global industry and logistics, KAOUN International presents World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco), Africa’s leading industrial and logistics expo. Organized by the team behind the renowned GITEX and GITEX AFRICA events, WAM Morocco reflects Morocco’s steadfast commitment to sustainable and inclusive industrial development. This landmark event aims to empower African nations, driving partnerships, investment, and technological advancement that will elevate the continent’s global competitiveness and realize the vision for a stronger, interconnected, and innovative industrial economy across Africa.

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 Core Fashion Kenya supported by the UN Economic Commission for Africa – ECA hosted its Fashion Roundtable and Fashion Sourcing Tour during The Hub of Africa Fashion Week on Thursday January 15th at The Addis Ababa House of Culture, bringing together some of the most influential voices shaping the future of African fashion. The convening underscored a shared commitment to collaboration, transparency, and strategic growth across the continent’s fashion value chain—at a pivotal moment for an industry valued at $31 billion.

The Fashion Sourcing Tour, which took place from 13-16th January welcomed designers and industry leaders including Ejiro, Ugo Monye, and Tumi Buys, offering firsthand engagement with East Africa’s manufacturing, artisan, and sourcing ecosystems. The initiative aimed to unlock cross-border opportunities while strengthening intra-African supply chains.

The Roundtable Discussion, in collaboration with ECA, assembled an exceptional group of leaders and practitioners, including Tumi Buys, Waridi Schrobsdorff, Sheila Kingori, Shaldon Kopman, Ejiro Tafiri, Lydia Steele, Nursema Cil, Mahlet Teklemariam, and Mastewal Alemu. Together, they tackled the urgent structural and strategic questions facing African fashion as it scales globally.

A Call for Transparency, Quality, and Collective Action

Central to the conversation was the need for greater transparency in pricing, sourcing, and quality standards—a prerequisite for attracting global buyers, investors, and partners. Participants emphasized that African brands must invest not only in design excellence but also in high-quality media, photography, and storytelling to compete on the world stage.

Manufacturing challenges—including high minimum order quantities, infrastructure limitations, and access to reliable power and water—were discussed candidly. Rather than viewing these as barriers, the group stressed the need for audacity, innovation, and collaboration to design African-led solutions.

Designers Expanding Across Borders

A Lagos-based designer, Ugo Monye shared plans to expand operations into Kenya, Ethiopia and various African countries leveraging traditional African materials to promote cultural heritage across markets—while navigating workforce and sourcing complexities. Meanwhile, Mastewal Alemu, a leading high-end Ethiopian fashion house outlined its strategy to scale production, improve quality control, addressing long-standing gaps in skills development, capital access, and market demand.

Building Infrastructure for the Future

The Roundtable highlighted logistics and sustainability innovations, including on-going engagements with airline partners aimed at reducing shipping costs while improving speed and reliability for international transport to global fashion hubs such as Italy.

Strategic initiatives discussed include:

From Dialogue to Action

Linda Murithi, Founder of The Core Roundtable talks concluded the session with a clear mandate: “move decisively from conversation to execution.” 

Action points include testing a collective production and logistics model by August 2026, engaging African buyers and stockists, deepening partnerships with international brands, and organizing workshops focused on mentorship, business sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.

Future plans also include The Core Fashion Sourcing Tours in Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa, reinforcing Core Fashion Kenya’s commitment to strengthening South–South collaboration within Africa.

For her part, Mercy Wambui, ECA’s Communication Head, welcomed the roundtable initiative and the sourcing tours, noting that Africa’s demographic dividend “will depend on the continent getting its job market right for the millions of young creatives needing spaces to connect and make money from their creations right here in Africa.”

“The AfCFTA is an opportunity waiting to be seized by African creatives,” she added. 

– on behalf of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

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The Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, today co-chaired a high-level strategic engagement with the Governor of Bomet County, Hillary Barchock, bringing together key health sector stakeholders—including unions, the private sector, faith-based organisations, and development partners—to strengthen the delivery of quality healthcare under Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.

The engagement was guided by a data-driven performance briefing, which indicated that all 158 public health facilities in Bomet County are fully empanelled on digital health systems. The County has registered over 610,000 residents under the Social Health Authority (SHA), ranking second nationally, and has achieved 97 per cent coverage in both immunisation and sanitation.

Commending the County’s progressive health reforms, the Cabinet Secretary noted that teachers registered under SHA can now access healthcare services at any accredited facility nationwide. He further announced that, effective 1 April, the Kenya Prisons Service and the National Police Service will transition to SHA. Since its establishment, SHA has registered 28.8 million Kenyans across the country.

Hon. Duale also announced plans to convene a consultative forum with relevant stakeholders to ensure full empanelment of all healthcare workers under SHA, recognising their central role in advancing UHC, and acknowledged the alignment of UHC staff remuneration with SRC guidelines.

Governor Barchock reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to supporting the Ministry’s efforts to curb fraud within the SHA system and called for capacity-building of health personnel, with support from SHA. He also emphasised the need for enhanced public sensitisation on SHA registration and contribution payment processes.

The Cabinet Secretary was hosted by Bomet County leadership led by Governor Barchock and Richard Yegon (Bomet East), and was accompanied by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Ouma Oluga, Mercy Mwangangi, Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Health Agency, Anthony Lenayara, alongside other national and county leaders.

– on behalf of Ministry of Health, Kenya.