China has granted Kenya 1.8 billion Kenyan shillings (approximately $13.9 million) to improve healthcare facilities in rural areas, officials announced Thursday.
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, signed the agreement with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, in Nairobi. Mbadi emphasized that the grant would help upgrade several key hospitals, benefiting the country’s healthcare sector.
“This grant is a significant boost to Kenya’s healthcare sector and will fund the upgrading of key hospitals across the country,” Mbadi said.
He expressed gratitude for China’s ongoing support, highlighting the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries.
Hospitals set to benefit from the funding include Londiani Referral Hospital, Baringo County Referral Hospital, Kilifi Hospital, Misikhu Hospital, Bildad Kaggia Hospital, and Kaimosi Farmers Training College.
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has recently faced a $239.6 million funding shortfall due to the withdrawal of aid from the United States, resulting in job losses, underfunded health facilities, and disruptions in programs addressing malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV.