President William Ruto greets Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during the National Health Summit at KICC on August 18, 2026 / PCS President William Ruto has opened the National Health Summit 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.
The two-day summit, running from August 18 to 19, brings together government officials, healthcare workers, development partners and other stakeholders to assess progress in the country's health sector reforms.
The summit is being held under the theme "Reform Delivered, Health as a Right" and will review the government's health reforms under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
President William Ruto accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki among other leaders during the National Health Summit on August 18, 2026 / PCS Key areas of focus include the transformation of digital health services, improving efficiency at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), expanding specialised medical services and increasing access to healthcare through the Social Health Authority (SHA).
President William Ruto accompanied by other leaders during the National Health Summit on August 18, 2026 / PCS 
President William Ruto accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki among other leaders visits an exhibition during the National Health Summit on August 18, 2026 / PCS The summit will culminate in a Presidential Town Hall, where Kenyans will have an opportunity to share their experiences, concerns and expectations regarding the country's healthcare system.
President William Ruto greets Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during the National Health Summit on August 18, 2026 / PCS 
President William Ruto interacts with a child during the National Health Summit on August 18, 2026 / PCS
President William Ruto accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki among other leaders visits an exhibition during the National Health Summit on August 18, 2026 / PCS
President William Ruto accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki among other leaders visits an exhibition during the National Health Summit on August 18, 2026 / PCS 
