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…
Kenya has announced a KSh 29 billion ($224 million) initiative to build 13 new Level 5 county referral hospitals, each with 300 beds, including at least 16 intensive care beds and 10 high-dependency beds. The hospitals will be constructed in 12 counties, including Kilifi, Mandera, Marsabit, Embu, Migori, Nyamira, Turkana, Baringo, Nakuru, Bomet, Narok, and Laikipia.
The initiative aims to expand specialised care and advance Universal Health Coverage, as directed by President William Ruto. The Ministry of Health will oversee construction, while county governments will provide land, approvals, utilities, and staffing plans.
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