The Network of TB Champions Kenya (NTBC-K) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to influence national health policy. On May 14, 2026, our leadership officially submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the Budget and Appropriations Committee regarding the FY 2026/27 National Budget.
As a community-led organization, NTBC-K represents the voices of those directly impacted by Tuberculosis. Our submission highlights a critical crossroads for Kenya: while we celebrate our nation’s role as both a donor and implementer for The Global Fund, we recognize the immense pressure that debt servicing and a constrained fiscal space place on our local health systems.
In our memo, we called on the government to:
Prioritize Domestic Resource Mobilization: Ensuring that critical health programs specifically TB, HIV, and Malaria are shielded from budget cuts.
Deepen Health Systems Integration: Moving toward a resilient, people-centered health system that goes beyond disease-specific approaches.
Protect the Gains of UHC: Safeguarding the progress made in Universal Health Coverage by ensuring consistent and predictable funding.
Participating in the budget-making process at both the national and county levels is a core pillar of our strategy. By engaging directly with the Budget and Appropriations Committee, NTBC-K ensures that the TB Champions are not just observers, but active participants in shaping the fiscal future of health in Kenya.
We extend our thanks to our members and partners for their input in finalizing this memorandum. This document represents the collective will of a community dedicated to a TB-free Kenya.
“Kenya’s dual role as both a Global Fund donor and implementer presents a strategic opportunity to maximize value for money and prioritize high-impact investments that build a sustainable health system.” — Excerpt from the NTBC-K Memorandum.
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