Dr. Waqo Dulacha Ejersa OGW

At KEMSA, we are deeply honoured by the trust H.E. President @WilliamsRuto has placed in us as a key delivery partner in the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) National Acceleration Plan 2026–2028. The President’s directive to allocate KSh 1 billion to KEMSA for the catalytic procurement of essential maternal and newborn health commodities alongside KSh 2.5 billion for family planning supplies is a powerful and direct investment in the supply chain backbone that keeps our health system running. It is a clear signal that Government is serious about eliminating stock-outs and ensuring that every facility, in every county, has what it needs to save lives. At KEMSA, we receive this mandate with full accountability. Our commitment is simple: to ensure that these resources translate into reliable, timely, and quality health commodities reaching the last mile from Level 2 facilities in remote constituencies to county referral hospitals serving thousands of mothers every month. We recognize that behind every supply we deliver is a mother in labour, a midwife waiting to act, and a newborn whose first breath depends on the right commodity being in the right place at the right time. We are proud to serve under the broader Taifa Care framework alongside the Social Health Authority, county governments, and our frontline health workers. Together, we will make the six-month Rapid Results Initiative count. Thank you, Your Excellency, for your bold leadership and for centering the dignity and safety of every Kenyan mother and newborn at the heart of our national health agenda. Every mother. Every newborn. Everywhere. #EWENE #TaifaCare #KEMSA #MaternalHealth #SafeMotherhood #UHC #HealthForAll

Presided over by H.E President @WilliamsRuto at State House, Nairobi, we attended the official launch of the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) National Acceleration Plan and the initial phase of the Rapid Results Initiative aimed at reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. The initiative marks a major milestone in the ongoing health sector reforms, particularly in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through strengthened primary healthcare systems, improved maternal and newborn services and expanded access to quality and affordable healthcare for all Kenyans. The President, in his remarks, directed the National Treasury to allocate KSh 4 billion annually to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to finance premiums for pregnant women, enabling free access to delivery services at level 2/3 without out-of-pocket expenditure, with the funds ring-fenced to strengthen reimbursements for indigent mothers and ensure that no woman is turned away from a public facility due to inability to pay. He further directed SHA to operationalize ambulance referral services within the six-month Maternal and Newborn Health Rapid Results Initiative period, supported by strengthened intergovernmental coordination, efficient dispatch systems and a clear reimbursement framework to ensure timely access to emergency maternal and newborn care. On health commodities, the President announced the allocation of KSh 1 billion to KEMSA for catalytic procurement of essential maternal and newborn supplies, alongside KSh 2.5 billion for family planning commodities, as part of efforts to strengthen supply chain reliability and eliminate stock-outs across health facilities. He also directed the recruitment and deployment of 5,000 nurses and midwives to reinforce frontline service delivery, emphasizing that a skilled health worker at the right time remains critical in saving lives and improving maternal and newborn outcomes. In my address, I noted that the EWENE initiative reaffirms the Government's deliberate shift from policy commitment to implementation and accountability, while emphasizing that under President Ruto's leadership, the country now has both the political goodwill and the reform momentum necessary to ensure that no mother or newborn is left behind.

Launched the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026-2028, Kenya’s national roadmap to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. At the centre of this plan is an immediate six-month Maternal and Newborn Health Rapid Results Initiative, running from now until November 2026. This will be an urgent nationwide effort to deliver measurable results and accelerate action where it matters most. To further guarantee the dignity and safety of every mother, the National Treasury will allocate an additional KSh4 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to cover premiums for pregnant women. Moreover, Kenya Medical Supply Agency will receive an additional KSh1 billion for the procurement of life-saving maternal and newborn health commodities alongside KSh2.5 billion for family planning commodities. We shall also recruit and deploy 5,000 nurses and midwives across the country to strengthen frontline healthcare services and ensure more mothers and newborns receive the quality healthcare they deserve.

Maternal or newborn death does not only devastate a family, but it also weakens the very foundation of a community and a nation. By protecting mothers and children, we are not merely saving lives; we are breaking cycles of poverty and building a stronger future for Kenya.

Every mother. Every newborn. Everywhere. At KEMSA, we are strengthening access to essential maternal and newborn health commodities under Taifa Care because safe motherhood begins with reliable healthcare delivery. #KEMSA #EWENE #TaifaCare

I appeared before the Departmental Committee on Health to appeal to Parliament to enhance funding to @KEMSA_Kenya to safeguard the uninterrupted supply of Essential Health Products and Technologies and accelerate Kenya's progress toward Universal Health Coverage. KEMSA sits at the heart of Kenya's public health system. We supply lifesaving medical commodities to over 11,400 health facilities nationwide, with a strong focus on Primary Health Care centres, the first point of contact for millions of Kenyans. As of 30th April 2026, the total outstanding debt owed to KEMSA by counties, individual health facilities, and the Ministry of Health stands at KSh 8.9 billion. The delayed settlement of these pending bills continues to strain our liquidity, limiting our ability to pay suppliers on time and maintain adequate stock levels of essential commodities. This is a challenge we cannot sustain. To strengthen our supply chain, we are prioritizing the full operationalization of the Embakasi Supply Chain Centre, together with regional distribution hubs in Kisumu and Mombasa to improve last-mile delivery, reduce order turnaround time, and decentralize warehousing and logistics operations across the country. I therefore appeal for sustained funding to support personnel emoluments, settlement of Ministry of Health debts and unfunded AIEs, and an allocation of KSh 1 billion to operationalize the new Supply Chain Centre and regional hubs. Enhanced funding and timely settlement of outstanding obligations will strengthen KEMSA's ability to maintain optimal stock reserves, improve Order Fill Rates, and guarantee equitable access to affordable, quality health commodities in every public health facility. In FY 2026/27, we are targeting a 90% Order Fill Rate, a 10-day Order Turnaround for Primary Health Facilities, and a 7-day turnaround for hospitals alongside the modernization of our supply chain infrastructure and expansion of regional distribution centres. Behind every one of these numbers is a patient, a mother, a child waiting for medicine that should never run out. KEMSA is ready to deliver on its mandate. We ask Parliament to give us the tools to do so. #KEMSA #UHC #HealthForAll #ParliamentEngagement #Kenya

Mondays at KEMSA are for strategy, innovation and transforming lives. Today, KEMSA CEO Dr @WEjersa and senior Management held strategic talks with Africa Resource Centre on Activity-Based Costing, Integrated Distribution Planning and Strategic Network Optimisation.

Yesterday in Moyale, together with Governor H.E. Mohamud Mohamed Ali, CS Hon. Geoffrey Ruku, Mandera Senator Hon. Ali Roba, PS Ismail Maalim, PS Kello Harsama, Deputy Governor H.E. Solomon Gubo, Garsen MP Hon. Ali Wario Guyo, North Horr MP Hon. Wario Guyo Adhe, CEO Sports Fund Nuh Ibrahim, CEO Equalization Fund Mr. Guyo Boru, and DG NEEMA Dr. Mamo B. Mamo and I joined the Sessi Mixed Day Secondary School fundraiser and left more inspired than ever. I had one message for my people: EDUCATION IS EVERYTHING. I did not get to where I am by accident. I sit at the helm of KEMSA because I went to school, worked hard, and refused to stop until I had what I needed to compete. Children from Marsabit, from Moyale, from every historically marginalised corner of this country, they CAN break barriers. They CAN sit at the highest tables of decision making. But it starts in the classroom. To every parent in Marsabit, your sacrifice is not wasted. The classroom is the most powerful weapon we have against poverty, dependency, and underdevelopment. Invest in your children. It is the surest path to a better life. And as we build our communities, let us think wisely about our national leadership. President @WilliamsRuto is a tireless, work-driven, and focused leader who has shown real commitment to delivering for Kenyans. On the question of national leadership, Marsabit must stand with those who deliver. Proud of where we come from. Determined about where we are going. Let's build from the classroom to the State House. 🙏💪 #Marsabit #Moyale #SessiSecondary #EducationMatters #Ruto2027 #KEMSA #Kenya

Honoured to host a high-profile delegation led by Dr. @WEjersa KEMSA CEO, at our stand during KHSC 2026; a defining moment for Kenya’s healthcare future. #KEMSA #KHSC2026

Happy labour day to all the hardworking Kenyans

KEMSA CEO Leads Strategic Talks with Global Fund and Partners to Strengthen NCD Response KEMSA CEO @WEjersa today held strategic talks with Global Fund, Novo Nordisk Foundation and Local Fund Agent on strengthening the response to non-communicable diseases.

Presided over the Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF) Chief Executive Officers (CEO) Forum in Nairobi, which brought together private and faith-based health sector leaders to deliberate on the implications of global geopolitical shifts on our health commodity security. Aligned with the priorities of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), I reaffirmed the central role of the private sector in advancing health reforms. I outlined four key pillars guiding sector transformation: sustainable healthcare financing through the Social Health Authority (SHA); strategic investment in primary healthcare and the health workforce; strengthened commodity security through local manufacturing; and accelerated digital transformation across the health system. To date, SHA has disbursed KES 137.4 billion, including KES 63.8 billion to private providers, significantly expanding access to primary and specialised care. I commended providers for adopting SHA digital platform, noting that 4,123 out of 10,646 onboarded facilities are private. I emphasised that adherence to the unified tariff is mandatory and reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on fraud and malpractice. On commodity security, the Government is strengthening the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), which has achieved a 92% refill rate, alongside rolling out integrated digital supply chain systems and promoting local manufacturing. I also acknowledged concerns around regulatory processes and reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to improving efficiency at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), including reducing approval timelines and streamlining licensing to support private sector investment. Further, I highlighted ongoing reforms, including the Quality of Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025 and the establishment of a unified national emergency medical service. To enhance engagement and accountability, I announced plans to institutionalise a biannual Ministerial Stakeholders Forum, supported by structured workstreams and a quarterly accountability framework to track implementation. I called on all stakeholders to remain solutions-oriented and committed to delivering equitable and high-quality healthcare for all Kenyans. The forum was hosted by the Chairperson of the Kenya Healthcare Federation, Dr. Kanyenje Gakombe, and attended by the CEO of the Social Health Authority, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, among other distinguished leaders from the healthcare sector.

@Kabale_arero @StateHouseKenya @MOH_Kenya @Kemsa_Kenya Thank you very much Wasila 🙏

@WEjersa @StateHouseKenya @MOH_Kenya @Kemsa_Kenya Congratulations wasila 🎊

I am incredibly honored to receive this recognition. As we continue to rebuild trust, fortify systems, and provide prompt, high-quality medical supplies to every Kenyan, it is a humble testament to the teamwork, tenacity, and professionalism of the entire KEMSA team. I'm committed to serving this wonderful country with integrity and purpose, and I'm unwavering in my pursuit of excellence. I also genuinely value the Kenyan government's steadfast support and policy leadership, whose reform agenda keeps enabling public institutions to have a significant impact on our people.