Nanyuki, Laikipia County | 1-2 July 2026
In July, CIPS Health Procurement Africa (HPA), in partnership with the Tujenge Jamii Project, supported the Laikipia County Health Products and Technologies Unit (HPTU) in convening its quarterly supply chain performance review meeting in Nanyuki. The two-day engagement brought together key Health Products and Technologies (HPT) managers from all three sub-counties, alongside representatives from two major referral hospitals, to review critical supply chain performance indicators and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
The quarterly review meeting provided an important platform for stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of current supply chain practices, share experiences from across the county, and develop actionable solutions to common challenges. By strengthening collaboration and promoting data-driven decision-making, the meeting reinforced the county's commitment to ensuring the consistent availability of essential health commodities.
During the workshop, the HPA team, led by Jane Mwangi and Daniel Menge, provided technical support focused on strengthening procurement and supply chain management functions. Discussions centred on improving the management of health products at both county and facility levels, with particular emphasis on commodities that support maternal and newborn health (MNH) services.
Ahead of the workshop, the HPA team conducted a field visit to Lamuria Hospital to document success stories, identify existing gaps, and gather lessons from frontline healthcare providers. The visit highlighted significant progress in the availability of essential maternal and newborn health products, demonstrating the positive impact of coordinated efforts between the county government, the HPTU, and implementing partners.
The team was also encouraged by feedback on the role of Facility Improvement Financing (FIF), which has enabled healthcare facilities to strengthen operations and allocate resources towards the procurement of critical health products. These investments are helping facilities respond more effectively to patient needs and improve the quality of healthcare services delivered to local communities.
As partners continue to work together, the shared goal remains clear: to build stronger, more resilient health supply chains that ensure essential medicines and health products are available when and where they are needed most. Through collaboration, technical support, and continuous performance improvement, stakeholders are contributing to better maternal and newborn health outcomes and enhancing the well-being of communities across Laikipia County.
Together, we remain committed to strengthening supply chains, supporting healthcare workers, and improving health outcomes for mothers, newborns, and families throughout Laikipia County.
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