Uncertainty as Kenya struggles to fill gaps left by US aid freeze

People protest against the administration of US President Donald Trump's decision to virtually shut down the USAID at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 5, 2025. [AFP]

The US government's freeze on foreign aid, especially through USAid has caused major disruptions in Kenya's health sector, particularly in HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis programmes that heavily rely on donor support.

In January, a 90-day review of foreign assistance triggered a stop-work order affecting numerous initiatives, including the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar).