Today, the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) participated in the FY 2025/2026 Performance Contract Signing Ceremony for the Ministry of Health Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) and Regulatory Bodies. The ceremony, held at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Headquarters, brought together senior leadership from across the health sector.
The event was chaired by the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, EGH, and was attended by Principal Secretaries Dr. Ouma Oluga and Ms. Mary Muthoni, who accompanied the CS. Also present was Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim, Principal Secretary, State Department for National Government Co-ordination in the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.
Health CS, Hon. Aden Duale, during the signing of the 2025/26 Performance Contract for MoH SAGAs.
In his remarks, PS Ahmed commended the Ministry of Health SAGAs for their commendable performance, while urging leadership to remain focused and committed to continuous improvement. He emphasized that performance is about service delivery, accountability, measurable improvement, and the determination to move institutions to the next level.
MoH SAGAs & Regulatory Bodies Leadership During the Signing of Performance Contracts 2025/26.
The Cabinet Secretary reaffirmed the national importance of the Ministry’s mandate, noting that the journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) remains a key agenda of the President and the Government, now increasingly visible across counties, facilities, and communities. He emphasized that health is the foundation of national productivity and that performance contracting is not a procedural formality or paperwork exercise, but a solemn covenant with the people of Kenya, a commitment to over 45 million citizens who depend on the health sector to safeguard their highest attainable standard of health.
He further stated that the Performance Contracts being signed represent accountability to the people, stewardship of public resources, and leadership measured strictly by results. Leadership, he added, is not defined by comfort but by responsibility under pressure. Every shilling allocated to the health sector must deliver measurable value to citizens, guided by fiscal discipline, operational efficiency, and innovation. The CS commended the Principal Secretaries, Board Chairpersons, CEOs, and management teams for the progress achieved across the Ministry.
NCI-K was represented at the ceremony by Board Chair Dr. Timothy Olweny; Chief Executive Officer Dr. Elias Melly; Board of Trustees Member, Dr. Benson Nyambega; and Mrs. Emily Barsito, the Head of Partnerships, Resource Mobilization, and Strategic Planning.
NCI-K Board Chair, Dr. Timothy Olweny.
The signing of the Performance Contract affirms NCI-K’s continued dedication to delivering on its mandate of coordinating cancer prevention, control, and research efforts in Kenya. It reinforces the Institute’s commitment to transparency, measurable impact, and alignment with national health priorities as the country works toward reducing the cancer burden.
Through this collective commitment, NCI-K remains focused on driving results, strengthening partnerships, and advancing quality, accessible cancer care for all Kenyans.
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