The Ministry of Health has presided over the signing of the 2025/2026 Performance Contracts for its Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) and regulatory bodies in a move aimed at strengthening accountability and service delivery.
The signing ceremony was held at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) headquarters in Nairobi and brought together top ministry officials and heads of affiliated agencies.
The session followed an earlier engagement with Principal Secretaries and reaffirmed what the ministry described as a unified and coordinated approach to performance management, alignment with national priorities and delivery of measurable results for Kenyans.
During the brief ceremony, ministry leadership underscored the need for teamwork, discipline, ethical leadership and integrity in the management of public resources, particularly at a time when the country is grappling with fiscal constraints and broader sector challenges.
Officials stressed that health remains a fundamental pillar of national development and that the newly signed contracts must translate into tangible improvements in service delivery.
Among the key expectations outlined were shorter waiting times in public facilities, consistent availability of essential medicines, better-equipped hospitals, stronger community health systems and improved health outcomes across the country.
The ministry further clarified that all SAGAs operate under its umbrella and are required to align their operations strictly within their legally defined mandates. It was emphasised that any legislative proposal touching on a SAGA must be processed through the Ministry of Health to safeguard coherence, order and accountability within the sector.
The ceremony was attended by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni and Principal Secretary for National Government Coordination Ahmed Ibrahim, alongside other senior ministry officials.
The performance contracting process is designed to hold agencies accountable for agreed targets and timelines, ensuring that public institutions deliver value for money and improved outcomes for citizens.
With growing demand for quality healthcare services, the ministry signalled that it will closely monitor implementation of the contracts to ensure commitments made on paper are reflected in day-to-day operations at health facilities across the country.
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