NAIROBI, Kenya — Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has called for a more inclusive and coordinated approach to development financing, urging stakeholders to align governance, policy-making, and implementation to deliver measurable outcomes.
Speaking at the Kenya Partners Convening (KPC) 2026, organised by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Nairobi, Oluga said Kenya and Africa must translate existing knowledge and professional capacity into tangible results through stronger collaboration.
He emphasised that policy formulation and implementation should be treated as shared responsibilities across government, development partners and private sector actors.
Oluga noted that platforms such as the government-led Health Policy Platform play a critical role in fostering coordination and ensuring policies are effectively executed.
The convening comes at a time when countries across Africa are grappling with declining donor funding and increasing fiscal pressure, prompting renewed focus on sustainable financing models.
Discussions at the forum centred on strengthening domestic resource mobilisation, improving efficiency in public spending, and enhancing service delivery across key sectors, including health.
Participants included Githinji Gitahi of Amref Health Africa, University of Nairobi senior research fellow in health economics, David Khaoya, and Karen Basiye from the Safaricom Foundation.
Stakeholders at the meeting stressed the need to enhance coordination among institutions to improve resource utilisation and ensure programmes deliver impact amid tightening budgets.
The discussions also explored ways to strengthen accountability frameworks, improve data-driven decision-making, and align investments with national development priorities, as governments seek to reduce reliance on donor funding while expanding access to essential services.
