NAIROBI, Kenya — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday held talks with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan to review progress on health infrastructure projects funded under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
The meeting focused on implementing a Chinese government grant supporting health initiatives aligned with Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), aimed at expanding healthcare access nationwide.
In a statement after the meeting, Duale said both sides reviewed milestones achieved and outlined next steps to accelerate project implementation.
“The Londiani Level 4 and Baringo County Referral Hospital projects are ready to start, following site assessments conducted by a China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) team in August 2025,” he said. He added that feasibility reports for the two facilities are awaiting approval by Chinese authorities before construction can commence.
Feasibility assessments have also been proposed for Bildad Kagia, Misikhu, and St. Luke Kaloleni hospitals, pending Kenya’s formal approval.
The Health CS noted that discussions also reviewed outcomes from a multi-agency meeting on January 9, 2026, which brought together government stakeholders to align implementation frameworks and coordination mechanisms.
“We are preparing a CIDCA-led technical session to harmonise feasibility, costing, design, and implementation frameworks,” Duale said, highlighting efforts to ensure smooth project execution.
He further confirmed that medical equipment for the facilities will be procured through the National Equipment Supply Programme (NESP), ensuring standardisation, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
Duale emphasised Kenya and China’s shared commitment to practical, results-oriented cooperation aimed at strengthening the country’s healthcare system and expanding access to quality medical services.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni, Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, and Director General for Public Investments and Portfolio Lawrence Kibet.
The health sector collaboration is part of broader bilateral cooperation between Kenya and China under FOCAC, which continues to support infrastructure development and socio-economic transformation initiatives across multiple sectors.
