Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale on Monday held strategic discussions with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to advance key health reforms under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.
Talks focused on the Post-Retirement Medical Cover and remuneration frameworks for the Social Health Authority (SHA) and Digital Health Agency (DHA).
Speaking after hosting a delegation from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) led by Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony, Duale said the discussions on the Post-Retirement Medical Cover is designed to help public servants accumulate funds during their working years to meet healthcare costs in retirement.
The scheme addresses the growing burden of medical expenses and insurance premiums faced by retirees.
“I underscored the Ministry’s technical guidance in aligning this scheme with the Social Health Authority (SHA) in line with the Universal Health Coverage agenda, the National Health Policy, and the Public Service (Values and Principles) Act,” Duale stated. “This initiative seeks to uphold the dignity of retirees and honour their years of service.”
The meeting also examined the remuneration frameworks for the SHA and DHA, which together form the financial and technological backbone of Kenya’s ongoing health transformation under the Taifa Care Model.
The discussions sought to ensure that pay structures within these institutions reflect fairness, competitiveness, and fiscal prudence while motivating health professionals to deliver quality care.
Duale emphasised that an equitable and transparent compensation system is critical to attracting and retaining talent within the health sector.
“A competitive, fair, and sustainable remuneration structure, anchored in legal compliance, fiscal prudence, and operational realities , is essential for building a motivated workforce capable of delivering quality healthcare across the country,” he said.
He urged SRC to move with urgency in reviewing both the Post-Retirement Medical Cover and the remuneration frameworks for SHA and DHA.
According to him, these reviews are essential to reinforcing Kenya’s UHC framework and achieving efficiency in health service delivery.
To institutionalise collaboration, the Ministry and the Commission agreed to establish a joint committee to enhance communication, coordination, and regular engagement among stakeholders.
The committee will provide a structured platform for continuous dialogue and proactive problem-solving as reforms are rolled out.
“I also called on public officials and health leaders to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability, the guiding values of a reformed and resilient health system,” Duale noted, adding that leadership in the health sector must be driven by ethics and service to citizens.
He further stated that the reforms under discussion are not just administrative adjustments but form key pillars in advancing the Universal Health Coverage agenda and Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
“These reforms are vital in reinforcing Kenya’s healthcare delivery model and ensuring that our health workers are well supported and motivated,” the Cabinet Secretary said.
The meeting brought together key figures from Kenya’s health leadership, including Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, SHA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, DHA Chief Executive Officer Eng. Anthony Lenayara, SHA Board Chairperson Dr. Abdi Mohammed, and Human Resource Director Dr. Stellah Bosire, alongside other senior ministry officials.