Homa Bay hospital set for 140-bed expansion as CS Tuya launches KDF-led project
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will oversee construction of a new surgical block at Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital, following a groundbreaking ceremony presided over by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The project marks a new phase in efforts to expand specialised healthcare at the Level 5 referral […]
Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital is set to expand with the groundbreaking and site handover for a new multi-storey Surgical Block. The project, a collaboration between the County Government, National Government, Ministry of Defence, and Kenya Defence Forces, aims to enhance specialized healthcare services. The new block, designed to modern standards, will add 140 beds to the hospital's capacity, bringing the total to 311.
Governor Gladys Wanga emphasized the importance of this investment in strengthening the hospital's capacity, improving patient care, and advancing the hospital's journey towards Level 6 status. The Surgical Block will feature a dedicated surgical complex, critical care facilities, maternal and newborn healthcare units, outpatient clinics, and inpatient wards, all designed to enhance patient flow and provide a more enabling environment for healthcare professionals.
The project is expected to generate significant economic opportunities, with approximately 300 people directly employed during construction and 1,000 benefiting indirectly. The County Government has also increased the number of medical and nursing staff to support the expansion.
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