Counties Allocate Funds for Health Infrastructure Upgrade

Several Kenyan county governments are making sizeable investments in health infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to bolster access to quality care. In Makueni County, the 2025/26 budget prioritizes upgrading rural health facilities, including renovating level 4 and 5 hospitals, expanding maternity units, and solar‑electrifying dispensaries. Meanwhile, in Kilifi County, the Annual Development Plan includes KSh 292.7 million to equip 50 primary care facilities with basic laboratory services, along with KSh 65 million to renovate 13 dispensaries.
In Murang’a County, the County Assembly recently approved a health-sector budget increase of KSh 800 million to boost pharmaceutical supplies and upgrade both level 4 and level 5 hospitals. These funds are expected to widen the scope of services, allowing for more diagnostic and inpatient care locally rather than referring patients out of the county.
Nyeri County is also investing in its health system by rolling out a Primary Care Network (PCN) model. Governor Mutahi Kahiga has committed resources to strengthen primary health care, improve drug supply, and renovate facilities. The plan includes an integrated digital medical records system to connect across health facilities and improve patient care and accountability.
Additionally, Turkana County has introduced a targeted funding model that channels resources directly to rural health facilities. The new plan earmarks KSh 65 million for sub‑county hospitals and another KSh 44 million for smaller rural clinics — a move aimed at increasing capacity and improving the quality of care at the grassroots.