President William Ruto is set to commission the Wanini Kireri Magereza Level 4 Hospital in Ruiru on Monday, August 24, marking a major milestone in healthcare provision within the correctional system.
The State Department for Correctional Services confirmed in a statement on Thursday, August 20, that the facility has been operational since March, when it began offering outpatient services.
The commissioning follows a presidential directive issued during the Kenya Prisons Service recruits’ pass-out parade earlier this year.
Wanini Kireri Magereza Hospital. Photo: Courtesy.
The ultra-modern 150-bed-capacity Level 4 hospital is located at the Kenya Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru.
Its operations are expected to mirror those of hospitals serving the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), providing comprehensive healthcare services to correctional services officers, inmates, and the surrounding community.
The facility has already been integrated with the Social Health Authority’s Usalama Cover Public Officers Medical Scheme, offering officers and their dependents comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, maternity, specialized care, and emergency evacuation services.
Following its official commissioning, the hospital will open its doors to members of the public, expanding access to quality healthcare services beyond the correctional services fraternity.
The facility is expected to support the Government’s broader agenda of improving access to quality and affordable healthcare for all Kenyans.
The hospital boasts key sections, including an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU), Radiology Unit, Dental Unit, maternity wing, male and female wards, and a paediatric ward.
It will also offer a range of specialized services, including dental and renal services.
