NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kiambu County-based Wanini Kireri Magereza Level IV Hospital has begun offering Outpatient Department (OPD) services, marking the first phase in the operationalisation of the new 150-bed health facility serving correctional officers, inmates and surrounding communities.
The hospital, located within the Kenya Prisons Staff Training College, is being opened in phases ahead of full equipping and official commissioning.
Its operationalisation follows a directive issued by William Ruto during a recent pass-out parade for newly enlisted prison officers, where he instructed that the facility be opened within two weeks to enhance access to healthcare for prison staff and inmates.
Constructed by the Kenya Defence Forces, the hospital has been equipped with several key medical units including a fully stocked pharmacy, male and female inpatient wards, a modern medical laboratory and physiotherapy services.
Once fully operational, the Level IV hospital will offer outpatient and inpatient care, emergency services, diagnostics, maternal and child health services, as well as treatment and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Wanini Kireri Magereza Level IV Hospital in Kiambu County has today begun offering Outpatient Department (OPD) services, marking the first phase in the operationalisation of the new 150-bed health facility serving correctional officers, inmates and surrounding communities.The
Speaking during the officiation ceremony, Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary for Medical Services at the Ministry of Health, said the facility represents a significant milestone in strengthening healthcare services within correctional institutions.
He noted that the initiative supports the government’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda and ongoing health financing reforms under the Social Health Authority, aimed at ensuring Kenyans can access essential health services without financial hardship.
Dr Oluga also urged healthcare workers deployed to the facility to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, clinical excellence and ethical conduct.
“The Ministry of Health remains committed to strengthening health institutions across the country through policy leadership, technical support, capacity building and quality assurance,” he said.
The event was also attended by Salome Beacco, Andrew Toro, George Waganga, Patrick Aranduh, and Angus Masoro, alongside senior officials from the Kenya Prisons Service and the Ministries of Health and Interior.
Officials said the facility is expected to improve access to quality healthcare for prison officers, inmates and nearby communities once fully operational.
