Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday, July 20, 2026, inspected the East Africa Centre of Excellence in Nephrology and Urology to assess its readiness ahead of the commencement of the first phase of operations.
The Government-funded KSh 6 billion facility is one of Kenya’s largest investments in specialised renal and urological care.
Once operational, it will serve Kenya and the wider East African Community by providing advanced diagnosis, treatment and management of kidney and urological diseases, while strengthening research, innovation and postgraduate training.
The Cabinet Secretary toured the Centre’s modern facilities, including modular operating theatres, Intensive Care and High Dependency Units, advanced diagnostic laboratories, MRI and radiology services, a biorepository, an integrated command centre and a renal replacement therapy unit equipped with 30 dialysis machines, including dedicated paediatric dialysis services.
He also reviewed progress on operational readiness, noting that following Cabinet approval establishing the institution, the Ministry is finalising recruitment, operational systems, budgets and essential medical supplies to ensure the Centre is fully prepared to begin service delivery.
The Centre has already contributed to specialist training by supporting 444 healthcare professionals and facilitating 375 kidney transplants through Kenyatta National Hospital.
It is expected to significantly expand access to specialised kidney and urological services, reduce referrals abroad and strengthen Kenya’s contribution to regional healthcare excellence under the East African Community.
The inspection reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to investing in specialised healthcare, research and a highly skilled workforce to improve health outcomes and advance Universal Health Coverage.
