Kenya secures Ksh1.8 billion grant from China
Kenya has secured a Ksh 1.8 billion grant from the Chinese government to upgrade hospitals.
Kenya has secured a Ksh 1.8 billion grant from the Chinese government to upgrade hospitals.
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday March 27 signed the grant agreement with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan.
“The CS Hon. FCPA John Mbadi this morning signed a KSh 1.8 billion (RMB 100 million) grant agreement with H.E. Ms. Guo Haiyan, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China at the Treasury Building,” the Ministry of National Treasury said in a statement.
According to the Ministry, the grant will boost Kenya’s healthcare sector and help in the upgrading of health facilities across the country.
Some of the health care facilities that will benefit from the grant include: Londiani Referral Hospital, Baringo County Referral Hospital, and Kilifi Hospital.
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Misikhu Hospital, Bildad Kagia Hospital, and Kaimosi Farmers Training College will also benefit from the Ksh 1.8 billion grant.
“The grant, a significant boost to Kenya’s healthcare sector, will fund the upgrading of key hospitals across the country,” the Ministry stated.
CS Mbadi thanked the Chinese Government for its continued support to Kenya, noting that the partnership underscores strong bilateral ties between Kenya and China.
This comes weeks after Kenya secured a Ksh 6.5 billion ($50 Million) grant from United Nations (UN)-backed Green Climate Fund (GCF) to enhance climate resilience and promote sustainable development in Kenya.
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