Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to reproductive health services and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through strengthened collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Supplies Partnership.
This comes after Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale hosted a high-level UNFPA delegation led by Country Representative Anders Thomsen on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to explore deeper cooperation in reproductive health commodity security.
During the meeting, CS Duale reiterated the government’s pledge to guarantee equitable access to reproductive health supplies for all Kenyans without discrimination or financial barriers.
“We are committed to ensuring that family planning remains accessible, fully funded, and rights-based for every Kenyan who needs it,” he said, noting that reproductive health remains a cornerstone of Kenya’s UHC agenda.
He highlighted the progress achieved through the Compact Agreement, a collaborative framework that has enhanced accountability and improved domestic financing for family planning commodities.
“The Compact has provided a strong foundation, and we intend to build on it by deepening accountability, strengthening supply chains, and sustaining investment in reproductive health,” Duale added.
With the rollout of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and renewed emphasis on local solutions, the CS said Kenya is now better equipped to secure consistent supply of reproductive health commodities across all counties.
He emphasized the central roles of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) and the Integrated Family Planning Logistics Management Information System (ILMIS) in improving transparency, tracking supplies, and ensuring uninterrupted last-mile delivery.
“We are reinforcing our systems so that no woman, no girl, and no health facility is left behind due to stock-outs,” he noted.
The CS also underscored that reproductive health investments directly support vulnerable populations, reduce maternal deaths, and advance national development goals.
“Strengthening commodity security is not just a health priority, it is a moral and economic imperative,” Duale said.
The meeting was attended by senior ministry officials, including PS Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga, Director General of Health Dr. Patrick Amoth and KEMSA CEO Dr. Waqo Ejersa, who reaffirmed Kenya’s readiness to deepen collaboration with UNFPA for a resilient and equitable health system.
