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An estimated 1.48 million people in Kenya are pushed into poverty every year because of out-of-pocket (OOP) and outpatient health expenses.  Kenyans from poor households are the most vulnerable and experience economic hardship each time an OOP payment is necessary.  In this study, the researchers identify the factors associated with outpatient expenses incurred by households in Kenya. The findings show that the best predictors of outpatient care expenses in Kenya were those to do with wealth index, age and level of education. The findings intend to inform targeted and effective policy interventions.
 
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