Kenya Sh29 billion hospital construction program

The Kenyan government has allocated Sh29 billion to construct 13 new Level 5 comprehensive county referral hospitals, each with 300 beds, as part of an initiative to expand specialized healthcare and advance Universal Health Coverage. The hospitals will be built in Kilifi, Mandera, Marsabit, Embu, Migori, Nyamira, Turkana, Baringo, Nakuru, Bomet, Narok, and Laikipia counties, though only 12 counties are listed for 13 hospitals. Each facility will include at least 16 ICU beds and 10 HDU beds, modern diagnostic equipment, and sustainable designs with solar energy. The program follows a directive from President William Ruto and is led by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. It complements other projects like the Kiplombe Multi-Specialty Hospital and a planned Level 6 hospital in Mombasa. The initiative aims to reduce pressure on national referral hospitals and improve access to specialized care in underserved areas. Implementation will require coordination between national and county governments, including land, approvals, staffing, and utilities.