Expanded healthcare, cross-border patient services, surgical capacity, maternal care
Busia County Referral Hospital Upgrade
Upgrade of Busia County Referral Hospital to Level 5 with expanded facilities and specialized services.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2018
StartedJune 1, 2019
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 1,500,000,000KES
Timeline
Hospital Upgrade Started
Construction commenced on expanded hospital facilities
Contractors
County Hospital Contractors
Multiple PhasesMultiple contractors for phased hospital upgrade
Politicians Involved
Paul Otuoma
GovernorLed hospital upgrade as priority health infrastructure project
Benefits
Description
Busia County Referral Hospital is being upgraded to a full Level 5 facility to serve the county's population of over 900,000 and cross-border patients from Uganda. The upgrade includes construction of a new surgical wing, ICU, expanded maternity unit, comprehensive care centre, and radiology department. Given Busia's position as a border town, the hospital also serves significant numbers of Ugandan patients. The project is funded through county government resources, national government allocations, and development partner support.
Overview
Serves both Kenyan and cross-border Ugandan patients at one of East Africa's busiest border crossings