Govt reveals completion date for Kakamega Level 6 hospital after 4-year delay
The government has revealed that the long-stalled Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital is scheduled for completion by December 2026, paving the way for the facility to begin offering specialised healthcare services to residents of Western Kenya. The update was given by State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, who […]
The Kakamega County Teaching and Referral Hospital, which has been a source of frustration for residents due to a four-year construction delay, is now set to be completed by December 2026, according to updates from the government. The project, located in Lurambi Sub-County, has gained momentum after being handed over to the National Government for completion following political intervention from President William Ruto.
The 350-bed Level 6 facility, originally stalled due to bureaucratic hurdles, will now be transformed into a major referral and teaching hospital. It is equipped to provide a wide range of specialised healthcare services, including oncology treatment, maternal and neonatal care, renal services, intensive care, advanced diagnostics, and emergency response.
The hospital's completion marks an important step towards universal health coverage in Kenya, enabling quality healthcare services to be accessible not just in urban areas but for residents of Western Kenya as well.
Once operational, the hospital will be able to reduce the need for patients from Kakamega and neighbouring counties to travel long distances for specialised medical attention. The project, currently at 75 per cent completion, is expected to create approximately 5,000 jobs once fully functional, contributing significantly to local economic growth.
The hospital is also expected to serve as a teaching and referral center, providing students and medical professionals at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) with access to modern hospital infrastructure and a wider range of clinical services.
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