Governor Sakaja launches expanded renal unit at Mama Lucy Hospital to improve kidney care
The upgraded facility at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital will provide dialysis, specialised kidney treatment and comprehensive renal care under SHA, helping.
Mama Lucy Hospital. (Photo: NMS)
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled an expanded renal unit at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, a move aimed at improving access to dialysis treatment and specialised kidney care for residents.
The upgraded facility at the Level 5 hospital in Umoja II, Embakasi West, is equipped with modern dialysis machines and will offer comprehensive renal services, including haemodialysis, personalised treatment plans, nutrition and lifestyle counselling, as well as psychosocial support for patients and their families.
Speaking during the launch, Sakaja said the expansion reflects the county government's commitment to providing quality, affordable specialised healthcare closer to where residents live.
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"The expansion of our renal services reflects our commitment to ensuring Nairobi residents can access quality, affordable and specialised healthcare without travelling long distances. This facility will improve treatment outcomes for patients living with kidney disease," he said.
The governor said the investment is part of Nairobi County's broader strategy to strengthen specialised healthcare services, reduce referrals to national hospitals and bring critical medical care closer to communities.
The expanded renal unit will be staffed by a specialised nephrology team offering comprehensive kidney care. Services will be available under the Social Health Authority (SHA), making treatment more affordable and accessible to eligible patients.
Sakaja encouraged residents in need of dialysis and specialist kidney care to seek treatment at the new facility and book appointments through the hospital's dedicated Renal Unit.
The launch marks another milestone in the ongoing modernisation of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, one of Nairobi's busiest public health facilities.
In recent years, the hospital has undergone significant upgrades, including the expansion of critical care services, the construction of modern operating theatres, improvements to the emergency department and enhanced diagnostic capacity.
County officials said the investments are designed to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality treatment for Nairobi residents.
With chronic kidney disease placing an increasing burden on Kenya's healthcare system, the county government expects the expanded renal unit to ease pressure on referral hospitals while enabling more patients to access timely dialysis and specialised kidney care closer to home.