Principal Secretary Mr. James Muhati holds a meeting with the Director General, National Council for Population and Development Dr. Sheikh Mohammed, at the Treasury Building
“Failure to invest in Family planning commodities will reverse the gains already made and could potentially lead to an increase in unplanned pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and higher risks of maternal and infant deaths,” said Dr. Sheikh Mohammed.
In a meeting with the Principal Secretary Economic Planning James Muhati held at the Treasury Building, the Director General, National Council for Population and Development Dr. Sheikh Mohammed, who was accompanied by Development Partners said that the main purpose of the meeting was to brief the PS and seek financial support for Family Planning commodities.
He stated that Kenya’s domestic financing for Family Planning commodities has been inconsistent and allocated funds have not been disbursed to procure commodities for the FY2022/23, FY2023/24 and reduction of the allocation for FY2024/25 by half.
On his part, PS Muhati said that there there was need to come up with a blue print that’s acceptable and brings together all stakeholders to ensure ownership.
Additionally the PS stated that there was need to strategically plan and execute Family Planning programme in order to attain the Vision 2030 objective that aims to improve the quality of life for all Kenyans.
Among those present were Economic Planning Secretary Timothy Gakuu, Directors; Leah Chirchir, David Kiboi, Benson Kimani, Festus Wangwe and Representatives from UNFPA, USAID, FCDO and Clinton Health Access Initiative.
