The Government of Kenya has officially begun construction of a 4,000-bed Multi-Specialty Hospital at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Kiplombe, Uasin Gishu County. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presided over the groundbreaking ceremony, launching Phase I of the project, which will deliver the first 2,000 beds.
Scheduled for completion in April 2027, the new hospital represents one of the largest healthcare infrastructure investments in the country. The 200-acre project will significantly expand specialised care, with Phase I providing 60 ICU beds and 120 HDU beds, supporting Kenya’s accelerated progress toward Universal Health Coverage.
The facility is being developed through a joint initiative between the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Health, with full financing from the Government. According to the Ministry, the expansion will ease pressure on the current MTRH, improve access to advanced medical services, and elevate Eldoret into a premier regional hub for healthcare, training and research.
Speaking during the ceremony, CS Duale said the hospital reflects the future direction of Kenya’s health sector, which is increasingly driven by innovation and technology. He highlighted that the new facility will be fully aligned with the Digital Health Transformation Agenda (2023–2030), featuring interoperable electronic medical records, a unified patient identification system, telemedicine functions and real-time logistics and commodity tracking.
“This project is a concrete expression of our commitment to accessible, high-quality and technology-enabled healthcare,” he said. “It strengthens our journey toward UHC and deepens the reforms necessary to build a resilient national health system.”
Beyond healthcare delivery, the KSh 50 billion project is expected to stimulate economic growth. More than 10,000 direct and indirect jobs will be created during construction and operationalisation, supporting local enterprises and reinforcing the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
The CS recognised the collective efforts behind the project, thanking the National Treasury, Uasin Gishu County Government, development partners, academia, clinicians and community representatives. He noted that delivering a major national referral facility requires sustained collaboration across both levels of government and the health ecosystem.
The event was hosted by Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii and MTRH CEO Dr Philip Kirwa. It was attended by a high-level delegation including Principal Secretaries Dr Ouma Oluga (Medical Services) and Dr Patrick Mariru (Defence); Senate Health Committee Chair Jackson Mandago; Governors Wisley Rotich (Elgeyo Marakwet) and Stephen Sang (Nandi); Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Boss Shollei; and Veska Kangogo from the Office of the President, among other leaders.
When complete, the new Multi-Specialty Hospital at MTRH will be one of the largest medical complexes in East Africa, significantly expanding Kenya’s capacity to deliver advanced care to patients across the region.
