President William Ruto on Tuesday, June 13 launched the Kerugoya Referral Hospital medical complex in Kirinyaga County.
Speaking during the launch, President lauded Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and other leaders from the county constructing the Ksh 1 billion complex.
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“Congratulations Governor Anne Waiguru for the work you have done. It takes a woman and a leader with a vision to achieve what you have achieved,” said Ruto.
The Head of State noted that it was not easy for Governor Waiguru to complete the project saying there were some individuals who opposed the construction of the facility.
“Building such a project is not easy. I have visited Kirinyaga severally and I know there are many people who were opposing this project…. If Waiguru was a person who can be easily threatened she would have stopped this project but you were courageous and stood firm, that’s why we have an iconic health facility in Kirinyaga,” Ruto added.
Waiguru on her part said the completion of the Kerugoya Hospital modern complex was a dream come true.
“I am very greatly honored to stand before you and expressed my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to God for granting us the opportunity to witness an achievement that can be described as a dream come true,” Waiguru stated.
The second-term Governor also thanked the national government for supporting Kirinyaga in the country by providing professional guidance and technical support to ensure high standards.
The construction of the facility commenced in 2019 during retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure.
The state-of-the-art facility has increased the bed capacity of the Kerigoya Referral Hospital to four hundred and thirty-two.
It will offer specialized & twenty-four hours bed critical care services in ICU and HDU.
