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title: "Strengthening Health Supply Chains in Kakamega: Key Outcomes from the Quarterly Commodity Security Technical Working Group"
description: Health procurement Africa supported the County Government of Kakamega in convening the Commodity Security Technical Working Group meeting, which brought together key county and sub-county health sector stakeholders to review and strengthen the county’s Health Products and Technologies (HPTs) supply chain systems.
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# [Strengthening Health Supply Chains in Kakamega: Key Outcomes from the Quarterly Commodity Security Technical Working Group](https://www.healthprocurementafrica.org/blog/strengthening-health-supply-chains-in-kakamega-key-outcomes-from-the-quarterly-commodity-security-technical-working-group)

 Written by [Annelize Smith](https://www.healthprocurementafrica.org/blog/author/annelize-smith) | May 29, 2026

Ensuring the availability of essential health products and technologies (HPTs) is critical to delivering quality healthcare services. On 20 May 2026, Kakamega County took a significant step forward in strengthening its health supply chain systems through the **Quarterly Commodity Security Technical Working Group (TWG)** meeting, supported by **CIPS-HPA**.

This collaborative forum brought together key stakeholders from county and sub-county health sectors to review performance, address challenges and identify practical solutions to enhance supply chain efficiency.

## **Purpose of the Meeting**

The primary objective of the session was to **review and strengthen the management of Health Products and Technologies (HPTs)** across Kakamega County. The meeting served as a platform for:

- Evaluating **current stock status**
- Assessing **supply chain performance**
- Identifying bottlenecks at both county and sub-county levels
- Developing actionable strategies for improvement

## **Key Areas of Focus**

Discussions were guided by data and performance insights, with emphasis on:

- **Reporting rates** across health facilities
- **Expiry monitoring** to reduce wastage
- **Accountability mechanisms** in commodity management
- **Storage practices** to maintain product quality
- **HPT dashboard assessments** for real-time decision-making

This data-driven approach enabled stakeholders to pinpoint gaps and prioritize interventions where they are most needed.

## **Key Outcomes and Resolutions**

The Technical Working Group meeting resulted in several important outcomes that will directly improve supply chain effectiveness:

### **1. Identification of Supply Chain Gaps**

Participants conducted a comprehensive review of existing challenges affecting commodity management at all levels.

- Clear **action plans were developed** to address identified gaps.
- Responsibilities were assigned to ensure timely implementation.

### **2. Redistribution of Overstocked Commodities**

To improve efficiency and reduce wastage:

- Facilities with excess stock committed to **redistributing HPTs to understocked facilities**.
- This will help ensure **equitable access to essential health products** across the county.

### **3. Strengthening Stakeholder Coordination**

A shared commitment emerged to improve collaboration among all actors in the supply chain:

- Enhanced **communication and coordination mechanisms**
- Stronger **accountability frameworks**
- Unified efforts to improve overall system performance

## **Impact and Way Forward**

The meeting underscored Kakamega County’s dedication to building a **resilient, efficient and accountable health supply chain system**. By leveraging collaboration and real-time data, the county is better positioned to:

- Ensure **continuous availability of essential health commodities**
- Minimize **losses through expiry and mismanagement**
- Strengthen **health system responsiveness**

## **Conclusion**

The Quarterly Commodity Security Technical Working Group meeting represents more than just a routine review—it is a critical driver of transformation in Kakamega’s healthcare system. Through strategic partnerships, data-informed decisions and collective accountability, the county continues to make meaningful progress toward ensuring that communities have uninterrupted access to life-saving health products and technologies. 

 

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