Waiguru to commission Kianyaga Level IV Hospital before year-end

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru is set to officially open the new Kianyaga Level 4 medical complex before the end of the year. Construction of the 140-bed facility has already been completed, and officials are now equipping it with modern amenities. The hospital will offer a range of services, including a maternity ward, surgical units, operating theaters, and an emergency section, catering to approximately 300 patients daily.

Waiguru emphasized that this hospital fulfills a promise she made during her re-election campaign. The upgrade from a Level 3 to Level 4 hospital is part of Waiguru's initiatives to improve healthcare infrastructure and better access to quality care. The facility will provide comprehensive services, which will enable it to manage patients who previously needed referral to larger hospitals like Kerugoya County Referral Hospital.

Waiguru urged residents to support President William Ruto's re-election, citing the opposition's limited offerings for the Mt. Kenya region. She challenged voters to prioritize leaders with proven development records over political party loyalty. Waiguru, who has served two terms as governor, plans to run for the position of Deputy President in the 2027 elections, citing her extensive experience and qualifications.

She received endorsements from Nyeri Women Representative Rahab Mukami and Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari. Mukami praised Waiguru as a "tested and proven" candidate, calling for increased female representation in Kenya's top leadership.