Kenya Plans US$224m for 13 New County Referral Hospitals
Kenya · HEALTH Key Facts —Total investment: KSh 29 billion is earmarked for 13 new Level 5 county referral hospitals. That is about US$224 million at 129.28 shillings to the dollar on 17 August 2026. —Per-hospital cost: 29 billion shillings across 13 hospitals is about 2.23 billion shillings each, roughly US$17.3 million. For a 300-bed […] The post Kenya Plans US$224m for 13 New County Referral…
The Kenyan government has announced a KSh 29 billion initiative to construct 13 new Level 5 county referral hospitals, each equipped with 300 beds. President William Ruto's administration aims to enhance specialized care beyond Nairobi and advance Universal Health Coverage. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale chaired a meeting to review project plans, but no timeline or funding details have been disclosed.
The new hospitals will complement the first phase of the Kiplombe multi-specialty hospital and expand referral capacity to underserved areas like Turkana, Mandera, and Marsabit. The Ministry of Health will finance and supervise construction, while counties will provide land, approvals, utilities, and staffing plans. The hospitals will feature intensive care, high dependency beds, modern diagnostic equipment, and other essential facilities.
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