18/08/2026
A significant moment at the Kenya National Health Summit 2026 as H.E. President William Ruto, accompanied by Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, CS Hon. Aden Duale, Nairobi Governor Hon. Johnson Sakaja and other leaders, visited the Digital Health Agency (DHA) booth.
The delegation was briefed on how digital health solutions are transforming healthcare delivery through improved efficiency, reduced paperwork, better resource use and faster access to services.
At the DHA booth, we showcased Afyangu, Practice 360, Claims Management Systems, NLMIS and Track & Trace, alongside key areas including data protection, interoperability, data portability through NHIE and facility digitisation.
Present during the engagement were DHA Chairman Mr. Silas Simatwo and CEO Eng. Anthony Lenaiyara, with the CEO highlighting Kenya’s digital connectivity agenda and how connected infrastructure is strengthening the health system.
During the official opening, President William Ruto highlighted progress in health-sector reforms, with emphasis on the Social Health Authority (SHA), digital health, healthcare financing and access to healthcare.
CS Hon. Aden Duale outlined ongoing reforms in SHA, digital health, primary healthcare and health-system strengthening, noting Kenya’s growing recognition as a model for digital transformation.
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula highlighted Parliament’s role in establishing the legislative framework supporting health-sector reforms.
Day 1 also marked a major milestone with the launch of four key digital health instruments by CS Hon. Aden Duale:
• Kenya Digital Health Strategy
• Digital Health Solutions Standards and Guidelines
• Kenya Health Enterprise Architecture Blueprint
• Kenya Health Data Governance Framework
Together, these initiatives strengthen the foundation for a secure, interoperable, data-driven and digitally enabled health system that supports sustainable Universal Health Coverage for all Kenyans.