Kenya and the United Kingdom have agreed to continue their collaborative health partnership, the Kenya–UK Health Alliance (KUKHA), for an additional five years, from 2026 to 2031. This renewed agreement aims to deepen cooperation in areas including digital health, medical research, and healthcare innovation.

The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga, and Professor Graham Lord, Senior Vice President for Health and Life Sciences at King's College London. Representatives from prominent UK institutions such as The University of Manchester, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, and The University of Nottingham also participated in the signing.

The ceremony was witnessed by Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogamba and the British High Commissioner, underscoring the high-level commitment to this partnership.

Expanded Focus Areas

Building on five years of collaboration that strengthened workforce development, specialist clinical services, cancer and kidney disease care, research, and academic exchanges, the alliance will now broaden its scope to include:

  • Digital health and artificial intelligence
  • Local manufacturing of health products and technologies
  • Health security and climate-resilient health systems
  • Technology transfer, trade, and investment in the health sector

These initiatives are designed to support Kenya's national health agenda and promote sustainable improvements within the healthcare system.

Integration with National Health Policy

The MoU aligns all Kenya–UK Health Alliance programs with Kenya's Health Policy Platform. This integration ensures that collaborative efforts are embedded into national planning, budgeting, and monitoring frameworks, enhancing coordination, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

The renewed alliance reflects a shared commitment to strengthen resilient health systems and improve equitable access to quality healthcare for populations in both countries.