Nairobi:Parliament Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in the nation are poised to see improvements in their working conditions and remuneration following the National Assembly’s approval of a motion advocating for a national policy framework to oversee their recruitment and compensation.
According to Kenya News Agency, the motion was initiated by Tharaka MP George Murugara and received unanimous support from Members of Parliament during the Assembly’s session on September 30, 2026. The resolution urges the National Government to develop and enforce a policy framework that would guide the recruitment and remuneration of CHPs, who are essential in providing primary healthcare services at the community level.
Following the motion’s passage, MP Murugara expressed satisfaction, describing the development as a significant advance towards resolving the longstanding issues faced by Community Health Promoters. He highlighted the strong backing from MPs as a testament to the recognition of CHPs’ vital role in enhancing healthcare delivery nationwide.
The motion now awaits government implementation, which includes crafting policies and legislation to establish a recruitment and remuneration framework for these health workers. It acknowledges that CHPs are often the first point of contact between households and the formal healthcare system, offering crucial services like health education, disease prevention, early illness detection, maternal and child healthcare support, and community mobilization.
Despite their contributions to universal health coverage and the constitutional right to health, CHPs have faced challenges due to inadequate support and pay. The National Assembly observed that proper facilitation, motivation, and fair remuneration would enhance service delivery, strengthen preventive healthcare, and alleviate pressure on health facilities.
While the motion’s passage marks progress, its success will rely on subsequent actions by the government to implement the proposed policies.
