President William Ruto has vowed to proceed with the construction of a major hospital in Trans Nzoia County despite his political differences with Governor George Natembeya, insisting that residents should not pay the price for disagreements between their leaders. The President says the project forms part of a wider government plan to expand access to specialised healthcare, with several hospitals under construction and more expected to break ground in the coming years.
Highlights
- Ruto says construction of the Trans Nzoia hospital will continue despite political differences with Governor George Natembeya.
- The President highlighted hospital projects in Kapsabet, Kakamega, Bungoma and Kitale.
- Ten additional hospitals are reportedly under development in different parts of Kenya.
- The government plans to start construction of another 15 hospitals from next year.
- Ruto says improved access to healthcare will reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for specialised treatment.
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Ruto Stands Firm on Trans Nzoia Hospital Project
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a hospital in Trans Nzoia County, declaring that political disagreements with Governor George Natembeya will not derail the project.
Speaking about the government’s healthcare development plans, Ruto maintained that the proposed facility is intended to serve local residents and should not become a casualty of political rivalry.
His remarks underline the President’s position that public development projects must benefit citizens regardless of differences between elected leaders.
For residents who often travel outside their home counties to access specialised medical services, the proposed hospital could represent an important addition to the region’s healthcare infrastructure once completed and operational.
More Hospitals Planned Across the Country
Ruto also outlined a broader expansion of healthcare infrastructure, saying the government is developing 10 additional hospitals in different parts of Kenya.
The projects include facilities in Bomet, Embu and Kwale, while another 15 hospitals are expected to begin construction next year.
The President also pointed to ongoing projects in Kapsabet, Kakamega and Bungoma, alongside the recently launched facility in Kitale, as part of the administration’s plan to expand access to specialised medical services.
The proposed investments are intended to bring advanced treatment closer to communities and ease the burden on patients who have to travel to distant referral hospitals.
Ruto Says Ordinary Kenyans Must Come First
The President maintained that healthcare should remain a priority regardless of political differences between leaders.
He argued that many families cannot afford the cost and inconvenience of travelling long distances to seek treatment, making investment in local medical facilities essential.
The success of the hospital projects, however, will ultimately depend on their completion, adequate staffing, equipment, funding and the quality of services available to patients.
For residents of Trans Nzoia and other counties awaiting improved healthcare services, the key question is when the promised facilities will become fully operational and accessible to the public.
Political differences may divide leaders, but access to quality healthcare remains a shared public need. The real measure of these promises will be the services Kenyans eventually receive.
