Construction is officially underway on a major expansion project at Mwai Kibaki Hospital in Nyeri County, a development set to strengthen the facility’s regional referral capacity and enhance access to quality healthcare. 

The aerial view captures a construction site spanning approximately 1,200 square metres, with structural frameworks, timber formwork and reinforcement works taking shape as crews advance the development. 

The multi-level facility is designed to maximise efficiency, accessibility and patient flow, comprising three main floors and a dedicated basement level. The completed structure will feature an integrated lift shaft serving all levels, a central staircase and two emergency fire-escape stairwells to facilitate safe and seamless movement for patients, medical staff and visitors. 

Construction has already achieved key structural milestones, with the basement and ground-floor levels completed. Crews are currently undertaking formwork preparations for the first-floor concrete slab, signalling continued progress on the facility’s transformation into a modern, expanded healthcare centre. 

The development represents a significant investment in Nyeri’s healthcare infrastructure, positioning Mwai Kibaki Hospital to serve more patients and provide enhanced medical services to the region. 

Engineer Paul Njihia
Resident Engineer Paul Njihia explains the design and architectural scope for the proposed Mwai Kibaki Hospital Clinical Annex project. PHOTO: File
Othaya MP Mbugua Wainaina
Othaya MP Mbugua Wainaina inspects ongoing structural works at the Mwai Kibaki Hospital expansion site. The upgrade is set to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to deliver specialised healthcare services to patients across the greater Mount Kenya region and more than a dozen surrounding counties. PHOTO: File
Elizabeth Waigumo
Elizabeth Waigumo, a resident of Kiangada, Othaya, Nyeri County, has worked at the Mwai Kibaki Clinical Annex construction site for the past three months. Her story reflects the project’s impact beyond healthcare infrastructure, as the development creates employment opportunities for local residents, enabling them to meet essential household needs, pay school fees and support their families. PHOTO: File
Sergeant Charity Wanja
Sergeant Charity Wanja of the Ministry of Defence reviews progress on the Mwai Kibaki Hospital expansion in Nyeri County. The project, overseen by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), is being implemented with a strong focus on precision, quality and timely delivery. Upon completion, the expansion will add 120 beds to the Level 6 facility’s capacity, while its design allows for future vertical expansion.
Mwai Kibaki Hospital Clinical Annex construction site
A construction worker cuts timber for formwork as structural works progress at the Mwai Kibaki Hospital Clinical Annex construction site. PHOTO: File
A female construction worker carefully hand-saws timber at the Mwai Kibaki Hospital Clinical Annex construction site in Nyeri County. With formwork preparation and steel reinforcement works visible in the background, her contribution reflects the important role of local skilled labour in delivering the project while creating employment and economic opportunities within the community.
A female construction worker carefully hand-saws timber at the Mwai Kibaki Hospital Clinical Annex construction site in Nyeri County. With formwork preparation and steel reinforcement works visible in the background, her contribution reflects the important role of local skilled labour in delivering the project while creating employment and economic opportunities within the community. PHOTO: File
Mwai Kibaki
Construction workers undertake structural works at the Mwai Kibaki Hospital Clinical Annex, progressing formwork and timber support systems ahead of the upcoming upper-floor slab cast. Working from multi-level scaffolding and around reinforced concrete columns, the teams continue to shape the facility’s expanded floor plan as construction advances. PHOTO: File

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