Expanded surgical capacity, ICU services, improved maternal care, reduced referrals
Bungoma County Referral Hospital Upgrade
Upgrade of Bungoma County Referral Hospital with new surgical wing, ICU, and specialized treatment facilities.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2018
StartedJune 1, 2019
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 2,000,000,000KES
Timeline
Hospital Upgrade Commenced
Construction of new surgical wing and ICU facilities began
Contractors
County Hospital Contractors
Multiple PhasesMultiple local contractors for phased hospital construction
Politicians Involved
Kenneth Lusaka
Former GovernorInitiated hospital upgrade program
Benefits
Description
Bungoma County Referral Hospital is being upgraded to serve as the primary healthcare facility for Bungoma County's population of over 1.7 million. The project includes construction of a new surgical wing with four modern theatres, ICU and HDU units, a comprehensive care centre, expanded maternity wing with a newborn unit, and a blood bank. The upgrade also involves renovation of existing structures, procurement of modern medical equipment, and staff housing construction. The project is funded through county government resources, national government conditional grants, and development partner support.
Overview
Primary healthcare facility for Kenya's third-most populous county with over 1.7 million residents