Nairobi, Kenya, March 10. The Ministry of Health has requested Ksh500 million in additional funding for foreign travel and legal fees over the next 3 months.

Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai revealed that Ksh350 million is meant for travel by him and Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa due to Kenya’s East African Community chairmanship.

The Ps, stated that the Ministry requires Ksh142.2 million for legal costs related to the appeal against the High Court ruling on the Social Health Insurance Act, Primary Health Care Act, and Digital Health Act.

Kimtai also revealed the ministry needs an extra Ksh6 billion for primary healthcare and emergency medical funds, Ksh700 million for presidential health projects, and Ksh64 million to settle COVID-19 vaccine bills.