Presidential National Health Summit 2026
Reform Delivered. Health as a Right.
Kenya has registered over 31.2 million citizens with the Social Health Authority. The journey to Universal Health Coverage is no longer a promise — it is underway.
Where Policy Meets Purpose
From county health workers to global partners, the Kenya Health Summit brings every stakeholder to one table — because UHC cannot wait.
Convened by
Ministry of Health, Republic of Kenya
In partnership and collaboration with
Convened by
Ministry of Health
Republic of Kenya
Kenya's Health Reform Roadmap
Hover over each milestone to follow the story — from challenge to transformation.
A System in Need
Kenya's 47 counties faced fragmented healthcare, uneven infrastructure, and millions left behind without access to essential services.
UHC Takes Root
A bold national agenda — health financing through SHA, primary care networks, digital health systems, and a reimagined community health workforce.
The Summit Convenes
5,000+ delegates, 50+ speakers, and 40+ countries come together at KICC Nairobi to take stock, celebrate progress, and chart the next phase.
Health for All
Universal Health Coverage — where every Kenyan, in every county, accesses quality, affordable healthcare as a right, not a privilege.
A System in Need
UHC Takes Root
The Summit Convenes
Health for All
The Numbers That Matter
A movement that spans counties, countries, and communities.
What to expect
A world-class programme built around Kenya's health priorities and Africa's transformation agenda.
Universal Health Coverage
Financing, primary care networks, and equitable access for every Kenyan.
Digital Health Innovation
Telemedicine, AI, and interoperable systems reshaping care delivery.
Policy & Governance
Evidence-based frameworks that turn health data into measurable outcomes.
Conversations/Reforms towards Clinical Excellence
Strengthening workforce capacity and quality of care across all counties.
More than a conference
Global Partners
WHO, World Bank, UNICEF, Africa CDC, and 40+ organisations.
Actionable Outcomes
Policy commitments, partnership MOUs, and implementation roadmaps.
Health reform,
delivered.
The Kenya Health Summit brings together Cabinet Secretaries, County Executive Committee Members, global health partners, innovators, and frontline workers to set the agenda for healthier communities.
- 1Plenary keynotes from global health leaders
- 2County innovation showcases
- 3Private-sector partnership roundtables
- 4Digital health and AI demonstration zone
What People Are Saying
Kenya's first-ever Health Summit is bringing thousands together. Here is what people on the ground are saying.
“47 counties under one roof? This is the conversation Kenya has been waiting for. Cannot wait to see what comes out of August.”
Anonymous Citizen
Garissa County
Summit at a glance
Opening Plenary
Keynote by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and global health leaders.
Opening Plenary
Keynote by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and global health leaders.
Thematic Breakouts
Seven parallel sessions on the thematic areas of the summit.
Thematic Breakouts
Seven parallel sessions on the thematic areas of the summit.
County Showcases
Innovation presentations from county health departments.
County Showcases
Innovation presentations from county health departments.
Closing Ceremony
Commitment declarations and the Nairobi Health Declaration.
Closing Ceremony
Commitment declarations and the Nairobi Health Declaration.
News & Media
Updates coming soon
The media team will publish official announcements, press coverage, and summit stories here as they become available.
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Kenyatta International Convention Centre
The summit convenes at the KICC in the heart of Nairobi — a world-class venue for a world-class dialogue on health.
- ✓Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
- ✓Plenary halls, breakout rooms & exhibition zones
- ✓Accessible from all major Nairobi transport hubs