Silence has taught me that words must be merited. That each post, each musing, must carry the profoundness of sincerity and the finesse of self-control
Health / Kenyan American Foreign Relations
USAID’s Funding Relationship with Kenya: History, Trump-Era Suspension Impacts, and Future Outlook
USAID has made substantial investments in diverse areas within Kenya, ranging from agriculture and economic growth to healthcare, education, and democratic governance. The cumulative financial support provided to Kenya by USAID between 2001 and 2024 amounted to approximately KSh 1.26 trillion (about $12 billion).
Health / Kenya
From NHIF to SHA: New Challenges on Kenya’s Road to Universal Health Coverage
As Kenya embarks on a bold journey toward universal health coverage, the recent healthcare reforms reveal a growing rift between ambitious policy promises and the hard realities of implementation. This shift from the long-standing National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA) under the Social Health Insurance Fund Act of 2023 was intended to transform healthcare access nationwide.