Kenya, UNICEF Strengthen Collaboration on Climate-Smart Health Facilities

𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢, 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 - 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale today hosted a delegation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) led by Ms. Shaheen Nilofer for a strategic engagement on the Health Facility Solar Electrification (HFSE) initiative.

First unveiled during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, the programme seeks to solarise 2,000 health facilities in its initial phase, with the potential to scale up to 4,000. Priority will be given to primary healthcare facilities and immunisation service delivery points, ensuring even the most remote communities can access reliable, round-the-clock healthcare.

The CS noted that this climate-smart initiative will strengthen Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) by creating jobs, securing stronger immunisation cold chains, reducing reliance on diesel, enhancing staff motivation and cutting carbon emissions in line with the country’s green growth agenda.

It also reinforces the Taifa Care model by making safe childbirth, reproductive health and other essential services accessible 24/7, while lowering operational costs and protecting the environment.

Hon. Duale commended UNICEF for its continued support in vaccines and immunisation, and reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and climate-smart health solutions that deliver real impact for citizens.