Expanded healthcare capacity, specialized services, medical training, reduced referrals to Nairobi
Kakamega County General Hospital Upgrade
Multi-billion upgrade of Kakamega County General Hospital with new wards, ICU, and specialized treatment centres.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2018
StartedJanuary 1, 2019
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2026
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 2,000,000,000KES
Timeline
Hospital Upgrade Commenced
Construction of new facilities and renovation of existing ones began
Contractors
Multiple Hospital Contractors
Various PhasesMultiple contractors for phased hospital upgrade
Politicians Involved
Fernandes Barasa
GovernorLed hospital upgrade as flagship health project for Kakamega
Benefits
Description
Kakamega County General Hospital is undergoing a major upgrade to enhance its capacity as the primary referral hospital for Kakamega County's population of over 1.8 million. The project includes construction of additional wards, a modern ICU, an expanded casualty and emergency department, specialized clinics for diabetes and cancer, and an upgraded maternity wing. The hospital also serves as a teaching facility for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Kakamega campus. The upgrade is funded through county revenue, conditional grants from the national government, and development partner support.
Overview
Largest hospital in Western Kenya serving 1.8 million people and functioning as regional referral centre