Kenya has made a national commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In line with this, the Government is implementing reforms within the Social Health Authority (SHA) to broaden access to affordable and quality health care. Key reforms include expanding coverage to outpatient services, non-communicable diseases, and specialized care. The Government’s ambitious goal is to significantly increase SHA enrolment across all demographics.

However, the sustainability of health facilities, particularly faith-based and rural health institutions, remains a key challenge. These facilities often rely heavily on out-of-pocket payments, which are unreliable due to widespread poverty in underserved communities. To address this, CHAK is proactively engaged in diversifying funding sources and scaling up technical and institutional support.