National Malaria Strategic Plan (NMSP) of Kenya: 2023 – 2027

The Kenya Malaria Strategy 2023—2027 was developed based on recommendations of a consultative, multistakeholder malaria programme review of the 2019—2023 malaria strategy. The new strategy therefore, builds on the achievements and lessons learnt from the implementation of the previous strategy.

The strategy has set ambitious targets to reduce malaria incidence and deaths by 80 percent and 90 percent by 2027/28, respectively. In line with the Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016—2030 and, given the low burden of malaria in a vast area of the country, the strategy seeks to interrupt indigenous malaria transmission in select counties by 2027/28. The strategic directions provide a comprehensive plan and action across all interventions, including the adoption of innovations and technologies. The strategy maintains the spirit of ensuring optimal coverage of impactful interventions.

Vision: A malaria-free Kenya

Mission: To lead and coordinate efforts towards a malaria-free Kenya through inclusive, equitable, and multisectoral actions 

Strategic directions:

1. Optimise coverage of appropriate and impactful interventions.
2. Accelerate the adoption of research, innovation, and emerging technologies to enhance malaria control and elimination efforts.
3. Ensure a resilient, sustainable, and collaborative malaria programme through transformative leadership and governance at all levels.

Goals:

1. To reduce malaria incidence by 80 percent and malaria deaths by 90 percent of 2023 levels by 2027/2028
2. To interrupt indigenous malaria transmission in selected counties by 2027/2028