By Michelle Ndaga
The Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) convened its 28th Ordinary Session this morning at the official residence of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Karen, Nairobi.
The session was chaired by the Deputy President himself, alongside Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale, and brought together senior officials to discuss fiscal coordination and progress in national development initiatives.
A key highlight of the meeting was the Ministry of Health’s presentation on the rollout of Taifa Care, Kenya’s flagship Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme.
According to the Ministry, over 3.6 million Kenyans have now accessed free primary healthcare services, while an additional 2.1 million have benefitted from advanced treatments, including dialysis and cancer care.
Significant strides have also been made in community health workforce development. The Ministry reported the successful registration of 100,193 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in the national Community Health Worker (CHW) registry.
This digitized registry, integrated into platforms like the electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS), aims to enhance transparency, ensure timely stipend payments, and improve frontline service delivery.
Additionally, 248 Primary Health Care Networks (PHCNs) have been established across the country—representing over 78% of the national target. To support these efforts, KES 3.2 billion has been disbursed for CHP stipends.
The Deputy President lauded the achievements as a testament to the government’s commitment to strengthening health systems and ensuring accessible, affordable healthcare for all Kenyans.
The IBEC forum continues to play a critical role in fostering collaboration between the national and county governments on matters of finance, planning, and economic development.
