Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has praised Community Health Promoters (CHPs) as central to the success of the Social Health Authority (SHA), assuring them of improved working conditions.
Speaking in Irunduni, Tharaka Nithi County, where he hosted over 3,000 CHPs from Embu County, Kindiki said the government is aware of their challenges but remains committed to supporting them.
“We are grateful for the work Community Health Promoters are doing. You are the foot soldiers of our flagship Universal Health Coverage project,” he said.
Kindiki credited CHPs with driving SHA registration past 26 million, with numbers projected to hit 30 million by December.
Last year, the national government and 47 counties recruited over 107,000 CHPs, equipping them with medical kits for disease detection, referrals, and follow-ups. Each CHP receives a monthly stipend co-shared by both levels of government.
“The decision to recruit CHPs is one of the most consequential healthcare interventions since independence. Millions of Kenyans owe their health to your dedication,” Kindiki stated.
He further noted that CHPs visit homes to conduct tests, give health advice, refer patients, and ensure treatment adherence.
The Deputy President also highlighted ongoing development projects in Embu, including revived roads, 12 modern markets, and Sh1.2 billion allocated for last-mile electricity connections.
Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire lauded CHPs as “true ambassadors of SHA,” saying their grassroots efforts have made universal healthcare a reality.
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