Canada increased its own contribution by 23 per cent to CAD$804 million, with many new partners making first-time pledges. At the same time, private sector contributions more than doubled. Last year, Kenya pledged $2 million (Sh200 million). Running the seventh largest Global Fund portfolio, Kenya is expected to receive more than Sh34 billion from the Global Fund in the next three years. Germany pledged €800 million, (a 33 per cent increase from its previous pledge), Japan pledged $800 million, while the European Commission pledged €470 million.

Source: Daily Nation September 19, 2016 16:41 UTC