Governor Sang champions completion of rural health projects to improve access to healthcare in Nandi county

Governor Stephen Sang (c) during a visa at Kobujoi Health Center in Aldai Sub county Nandi County 

The upcoming outpatient block at the Kobujoi Health Center in Nandi county

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang is fast-tracking completion of key health projects across the county in what he terms a legacy drive to improve access to quality healthcare, particularly in rural areas.

Sang said his administration’s goal is to ensure residents can access medical services within their villages instead of travelling long distances to urban centres.

“The ideal situation should be that our people in rural areas do not travel more than 5km to access a health facility, especially one that can handle common ailments,” he said.

The governor, who is serving his second term, said all ongoing hospital projects in Nandi’s six subcounties will be completed within the next two years as part of efforts to revolutionise the county’s healthcare landscape.

Sang made the remarks during an inspection tour of the new Outpatient Unit at Kobujoi Health Centre in Aldai Subcounty, which he described as a cornerstone of the county’s broader strategy to dismantle barriers to quality care.

Once completed, the facility is expected to decongest existing wards, streamline patient flow and bring specialised medical services closer to residents, especially vulnerable groups, such as mothers, children and the elderly.

Sang said the county’s health investments align with President William Ruto’s push for universal health coverage through the Social Health Authority.

“We are fully supporting the President’s vision through SHA and urging residents to enrol so they can enjoy better healthcare,” he said.

The county government has also expanded and modernised the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital, allowing residents to access specialised services locally instead of travelling to Eldoret or Kisumu.

Similar health infrastructure projects are nearing completion in Tinderet, Mosop, Nandi Hills and Chesumei subcounties.

“This is not just about building structures, it is about building a healthier future,” Sang said. “Our investment in strong healthcare infrastructure is the foundation for achieving universal health coverage, where quality medical services are a right, not a privilege.”