Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, State Department for Public Health & Professional Standards, has shared an update on the progress of Taifa Care, Kenya’s flagship health program, noting that it is steadily moving from policy development to full implementation.
She highlighted the program’s success as a result of strong collaboration between national and county governments under the Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC).
In her statement on social media, Muthoni said, “Taifa Care is steadily transitioning from policy to implementation, guided by strong national–county collaboration under IBEC. We are continuously working to strengthen its key pillars: digital transformation, sustainable health financing through SHA, human resources for health, and secure medical commodity supply to ensure the system delivers effectively and sustainably for all Kenyans.”
She highlighted the program’s reach, noting that “with over 29 million Kenyans registered on Afya Yangu and growing uptake of the ‘Lipa SHA Pole Pole’ model, we remain focused on improving service delivery, transparency, and accountability as we progressively advance Universal Health Coverage across the country.”
Muthoni joined Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale at the 29th IBEC meeting hosted by Deputy President H.E. Kithure Kindiki in Nairobi.
Reflecting on the discussions, she said, “Together with county governments, we reaffirmed our shared responsibility to enhance quality of care, streamline claims management, and ensure no Kenyan is left behind as Taifa Care evolves.”
She emphasized that the program’s pillars—ranging from digital systems and sustainable financing to skilled health workers and secure medical supplies—are key to building a healthcare system that is efficient, accountable, and accessible to all Kenyans.
