12/06/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ACHVO-K WELCOMES PROPOSED KES 3.2 BILLION ALLOCATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTER STIPENDS AND KES 396 MILLION FOR MEDICAL INSURANCE
Nairobi, Kenya – 12 June 2026
The Advocates for Community Health Volunteers - Kenya (ACHVO-K) warmly welcomes the announcement by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, Hon. John Mbadi, proposing an allocation of KES 3.2 billion for Community Health Promoter (CHP) stipends and KES 396 million for medical insurance coverage for CHPs in the 2026/2027 national budget.
This proposal represents a significant milestone in the ongoing journey towards the recognition, protection, and support of Community Health Promoters who form the backbone of Kenya's primary healthcare system. For decades, CHPs have served communities with dedication and commitment, often under challenging conditions and with limited resources.
The proposed allocation signals growing recognition by the Government of Kenya of the critical role played by CHPs in advancing Universal Health Coverage, disease prevention, health promotion, maternal and child health, community surveillance, and emergency response at the grassroots level.
ACHVO-K commends the National Treasury, the Ministry of Health, Parliament, county governments, development partners, and all stakeholders who have continued to champion investments in community health.
While we celebrate this positive development, we respectfully call for:
1. Protection of the proposed allocation during the parliamentary budget approval process.
2. Timely and transparent disbursement of stipend funds to ensure CHPs receive the intended benefits without delays.
3. Clear implementation guidelines detailing how the stipend and medical insurance funds will be administered.
4. Meaningful engagement of CHP representatives and associations in the design, implementation, and monitoring of these interventions.
5. Sustained investments in community health systems, including training, supervision, equipment, supplies, digital tools, and professional development opportunities for CHPs.
We further urge the national and county governments to continue strengthening the legal and policy framework governing Community Health Promoters to ensure long-term sustainability, professional recognition, and equitable treatment of all CHPs across the country.
As the national voice of Community Health Promoters and their advocates, ACHVO-K remains committed to working collaboratively with government, Parliament, county governments, development partners, civil society, and communities to ensure that investments in community health translate into improved health outcomes for all Kenyans.
Today’s announcement is not merely a budgetary allocation; it is an investment in healthier families, stronger communities, and a more resilient healthcare system.
Community Health Promoters deliver health where it matters most — in the community. Investing in them is investing in Kenya’s future.
Signed
Sheringham Elisha
Secretary General – Advocacy and Policy
Advocates for Community Health Volunteers of Kenya (ACHVO-K)
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +254 725 666 281
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