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By Lower Eastern Digital Media
Nairobi Nominated Senator and Nairobi County Woman Representative hopeful for 2027, Tabitha Mutinda, has called for strengthened government commitment to the financing and procurement of family planning commodities, warning that gaps in supply chains continue to undermine access to essential reproductive health services across Kenya.
Mutinda was speaking after attending a high-level breakfast meeting at Pullman Hotel in Nairobi, where policymakers, health stakeholders, and development partners convened to assess the status of family planning commodities in the country. The forum focused on persistent financing constraints and procurement challenges that have affected the availability of critical reproductive health supplies.
The meeting provided key updates on the national commodity pipeline, highlighting ongoing shortages and systemic inefficiencies that threaten service delivery, particularly in public health facilities. Participants also examined the policy and legislative landscape, noting the urgent need for reforms to ensure sustainable access to family planning resources.
Mutinda emphasized the crucial role of Parliament in addressing these challenges, underscoring the need for increased domestic financing and enhanced oversight mechanisms. She noted that legislators must take a more proactive role in ensuring accountability within the health sector, particularly in the management of reproductive health commodities.
“As leaders, we must ensure that every Kenyan, especially women and young people, has access to reliable and affordable reproductive health services. This begins with strengthening our systems and committing adequate resources,” Mutinda said.
She further reiterated her commitment to championing policies that prioritize maternal health and family planning, positioning herself as a key advocate for improved healthcare access ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The discussions come at a time when Kenya continues to grapple with supply inconsistencies in the health sector, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of reproductive health programs without robust financial and legislative support.
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