Remarks · 4 December 2025
Honourable Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States, Distinguished Members of the United States Delegation, Ladies and Gentlemen,
For over a quarter of a century, the United States has walked alongside Kenya, investing over $7 billion in the well-being, health and progress of our citizens. This partnership has saved millions from malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, and other lifethreatening outbreaks. Together, we have built resilience, restored hope, and supported impactful institutions.
Today, we reaffirm this consequential, transformative and historic partnership which stands as a testament to what becomes possible when two friendly nations unite around a common vision and a shared resolve to make healthcare systems not only stronger and more resilient, but truly sustainable.
The Framework we sign today adds momentum to my administration’s universal health coverage that is focused on the supply of modern equipment to our hospitals, efficient and timely delivery of health commodities to our facilities, enhancement of our health workforce, and health insurance for all, leaving no Kenyan behind. This facility will also boost disease surveillance and emergency preparedness.
On behalf of the government and the people of Kenya, I express profound gratitude to the United States and to President Trump for the commitment of $1.6 billion to Kenya over the next five years.
This gesture of goodwill by President Trump on behalf of the American taxpayers reinforces our ongoing mobilisation of domestic resources by the Kenyan citizens to the health sector. I assure that every shilling and dollar will be spent efficiently, effectively and accountably. I thank you all. ###