Strengthening Data-Driven Health Procurement in Laikipia Through SMArT Tool Training

In October 2026, CIPS HPA partnered with Laikipia Health Products and Technologies Unit (HPTU) and inSupply Health to deliver training on the Strategic Resource Management Tool (SMArT), an innovative platform designed to support evidence-based decision-making in health procurement and supply chain management.

This initiative builds on the success of the Laikipia HPT Quantification Report 2024, which has become a powerful resource mobilization tool for the county. The report supported advocacy efforts that resulted in an increase of more than 30% in the county's Health Products and Technologies (HPT) budget allocation, significantly improving access to essential health commodities, particularly those critical to Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) services.

While this increased investment marks a significant achievement, available resources still fall short of meeting the county's total forecasted HPT requirements. As a result, health facility managers continue to face difficult decisions regarding product prioritization and order management.

To address these challenges, the SMArT tool training equipped key HPT managers with practical skills to make informed procurement decisions based on available budgets and real-time data. The platform enables users at county, sub-county, and facility levels to prioritize essential commodities, optimize resource allocation, and rationalize orders in a transparent and systematic manner.

By strengthening capacity in strategic resource management, the training is expected to contribute to improved availability of essential health products and technologies across the county. Better-informed procurement decisions will help ensure that limited resources achieve the greatest possible impact, ultimately supporting stronger health outcomes for communities throughout Laikipia.

CIPS HPA remains committed to working with county governments and partners to strengthen health procurement and supply chain systems, ensuring that essential health products are consistently available to those who need them most.

The training was supported by inSupply Health, with CIPS HPA represented by Senior Counties Procurement Specialist Jane Mwangi and Technical Specialist Daniel Menge.

Together, we are building stronger, more resilient health supply chains that deliver better health outcomes for all.