President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to advancing universal healthcare, describing the country’s progress as a model for other nations.
Speaking during a meeting with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem at State House, Nairobi, the President emphasized that Kenya’s bold healthcare reforms have elevated its standing globally and are delivering real benefits to citizens, particularly women and girls.
“Kenya’s ambitious universal healthcare programme has raised our status as a respected member in the community of nations,” said President Ruto. “It has enhanced the services accessible to girls and women, bringing relief to our citizens who were previously not on any medical cover.”
The President noted that the program, which is central to Kenya’s development agenda, is transforming lives by ensuring that all citizens—regardless of income—can access quality medical services.
He credited the initiative with expanding reproductive and maternal healthcare, especially in underserved communities.
During the meeting, President Ruto expressed Kenya’s readiness to collaborate with other nations, stating that the country is open to sharing lessons learned from its healthcare journey and equally eager to adopt best practices from around the world.
“Kenya is ready to share the lessons learnt and also keen to learn from the experience of other countries,” he said.
The engagement with Dr. Kanem came as part of broader discussions on reproductive health, gender equality, and sustainable development between Kenya and the UNFPA.
President Ruto welcomed the agency’s continued support and affirmed Kenya’s dedication to strengthening partnerships that improve the well-being of all citizens.
The meeting further underscored Kenya’s leadership role in shaping population and health policies in Africa, as the country continues to implement innovative and inclusive strategies aimed at achieving universal health coverage by 2030.
