Affordable Healthcare for Africa: Jayesh Saini’s Vision for the Future

  In a country where thousands of people live far from any form of brick-and-mortar clinic, mobile health units are not just a supplement to Kenya’s healthcare system — they are a lifeline. Over the last few years, these clinics on wheels have grown from isolated pilot efforts into a broader movement that is quietly reshaping primary and preventive care access across Kenya. Now, for the first time, consolidated program data from mobile health initiatives across five counties—Bungoma, Migori, Eldoret, Meru, and Kikuyu—is revealing the scale of what’s been achieved. Supported by hospital networks affiliated with Jayesh Saini , these mobile efforts offer critical insights into what it takes to reach remote populations with real, measurable outcomes.   The Challenge: A Population Beyond Reach Kenya’s remote communities are often invisible to national healthcare planning—not due to neglect, but geography. Many villages are hours from the nearest health facility, and in regions lik...

  In Kenya’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, announcements about hospital construction have become a familiar political refrain. From pledges of 100 new hospitals to ambitious county-level expansion plans, the idea of physically building the future of healthcare continues to dominate national rhetoric. But on the ground, there is a growing divide between the paper plans and the poured foundations—between the press conferences and the patients. As of mid-2025, Kenya’s Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare access by expanding hospital infrastructure across 47 counties. The flagship “100 hospitals” initiative is part of this strategy, aiming to bridge geographic disparities in care delivery. However, a closer look reveals that many of these projects are either delayed, underfunded, or progressing at a pace too slow to match rising healthcare demand. Public health officials acknowledge implementation gaps—from procurement lags and land acquisition...