National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss was among leaders who witnessed the historic groundbreaking for the new Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) project in Eldoret.
The event held at the project’s site in Kiplombe, was graced by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
According to the Uasin Gishu County Woman Member of Parliament, the groundbreaking for the hospital is a major milestone for healthcare not only in Uasin Gishu but also the Rift Valley region.
“Honoured to join CS Aden Duale (Health) and other distinguished leaders at the ground-breaking of the new 2,000-bed MTRH Hospital in Kiplombe, Soy Constituency today,” the MP said.
“A major milestone for quality healthcare in Rift Valley,” she added.
The National Assembly Deputy Speaker also hailed President William Ruto for ensuring the project has the needed allocation.
“Gratitude to H.E. President William Ruto for the vision and resources. This is the Kenya he promised,” she said.
Cost of new MTRH project in Eldoret
The state-of-the-art hospital, valued at over Ksh 20 billion is being implemented in phases under the coordination of a multi-agency team.
It is coordinated by the Executive Office of the President, and supervised by the Ministry of Defense to ensure strict control and timely delivery.
Once fully operational, the hospital will house modern multi-specialty services, including comprehensive critical care units.
The first phase will feature at least 60 ICU beds.
The new MTRH is envisioned to become a centre of clinical excellence, an international referral and training institution, and a leading hub for medical research in the region.
