Uasin Gishu unveils homegrown healthcare model to end donor dependence

Uasin Gishu Unveils Homegrown Healthcare Model to End Donor Dependence
Governor Jonathan Bii’s administration has launched the County Mentorship and Transition (CMaT) model, a homegrown healthcare framework designed to reduce reliance on donor funding and strengthen county-level health systems.
The initiative comes in response to the withdrawal of US funding for HIV/AIDS programs and declining support from other donors. Previously, Ampath Uzima managed these programs under external funding, but under CMaT, ownership and financing now lie with the county government.
Key highlights of the CMaT model include:
County-owned and financed system for sustainable healthcare delivery
Strong governance and legislative frameworks to align donor engagement with county health priorities
Promotion of community ownership, equity, responsiveness, and transparency
Adoption of a One Health approach, linking human, animal, and environmental health
Health officials, including Joseph Lagat and Dr. Paul Wangwe, emphasised the importance of community involvement and innovative, resilient models to ensure effective service delivery. Ampath Uzima praised the initiative for deepening community engagement and strengthening local management of health programs.
The model is expected to pioneer county-driven healthcare and serve as a blueprint for other counties transitioning away from donor dependency.