The Trump administration signed a five-year, $2.5 billion health agreement with Kenya, marking the first in an expected series of bilateral health deals that prioritize countries aligned with U.S. foreign policy objectives.
Under the agreement, the U.S. will provide $1.7 billion over five years to address health priorities, including HIV/AIDS, malaria prevention, and polio eradication, with Kenya contributing $850 million and gradually assuming greater programmatic responsibility. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the agreement aims to strengthen U.S. global health leadership while eliminating dependency and inefficiency from foreign assistance structures.