Construction of Trans Nzoia hospital will continue uninterrupted, Ruto vows

President William Ruto has reaffirmed to residents of Trans Nzoia County that the KSh1 billion upgrade to their Level 5 hospital will continue without delay. Last Friday, the President launched the project, which was delayed due to Governor George Natembeya's opposition to transformation and development initiatives from the National Government.

At an event at the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Kapsabet Diocese on Sunday, Ruto emphasized that the hospital will serve the entire community, not a single individual, and that Kenya's other regions are also receiving similar upgrades. He dismissed the governor's call for protests, stating that Trans Nzoia residents have limited access to medical care compared to others.

The 300-bed hospital will include 32 ICU and High Dependency Unit beds, four operating theaters, emergency and outpatient departments, radiology and laboratory facilities, maternity and newborns wings, and surgical wards. Upon completion, it will provide specialized healthcare services and alleviate pressure on neighboring hospitals.

Ruto also cautioned hospital management against misusing funds meant for essential drugs, stating that the Government would ensure the intended use of the allocated money. The President assured the Church of his administration's commitment to unity, peace, and prosperity, urging Kenyans to continue using their constitutional rights to foster progress and address food insecurity and poverty.