Nandi eyes increased revenue after 100% digitisation of health services

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The Nandi government has fully digitised its healthcare services, a milestone Governor Stephen Sang says will enhance efficiency and enable real-time management.

The full digitisation was achieved through the deployment of 1,206 digital devices across 155 health facilities.

The aim is to enhance service delivery, streamline operations, improve efficiency and enable real-time management and tracking of medical commodities.

“Digitisation of our health services has been part of our plan to ensure efficient services for our residents,” Sang said.

The county described the rollout as a transformative step towards modern, patient-centred healthcare.

“This full digitisation marks a new era for Nandi’s health sector, ensuring faster and more reliable services for our residents,” Health chief officer Fredrick Kiptum said.

Governor Sang praised medical staff for embracing the new system and commended the Digital Health Agency (DHA) for its technical support and partnership.

Health and Sanitation CEC Angeline Kirui oversaw the rollout. She said residents can now expect improved access to digital records, reduced waiting times and better resource allocation, positioning Nandi as a leader in county-level health innovation.

The county is targeting more than Sh450 million in healthcare revenue this year, driven by improved service delivery across public facilities.

According to the county government, the gains reflect sustained investment in the sector, including expansion of facilities, recruitment of additional staff and improved access to quality services.

Sang said his administration has prioritised expanding health infrastructure to bring services closer to communities while improving standards.

Since he assumed office, the number of health facilities has risen from 120 to 155, with several others still under construction.

“My vision is to ensure that residents have access to a hospitals within a five-kilometre radius so that everyone can easily access healthcare services,” Sang said.

He said the digital transformation, coupled with improved management, has significantly boosted healthcare revenue. Collections rose from Sh225 million in the 2023/24 financial year to Sh313 million last year, with projections of Sh450 million by the end of the current financial year.

The governor said the reforms align with President William Ruto’s vision of achieving universal health coverage for all Kenyans.

Nandi has experienced significant transformation in the health sector since 2017, delivering tangible benefits to households across the region.

Among the milestones cited is the operationalisation of the Mosoriot Theatre in March 2025, which has facilitated 186 surgical procedures locally, significantly reducing referrals.

The county also launched blood transfusion services at Mosoriot, ending emergency referrals and enabling timely, life-saving interventions.

Pharmaceutical services have improved, with the prescription fill rate rising from 60 per cent to 85 per cent across facilities.

Maternal and child health outcomes have also improved. Facility-based deliveries increased from 36.9 per cent to 65 per cent, placing Nandi among Kenya’s top four counties for childbirth safety.

“This achievement has been bolstered by the construction and renovation of 16 maternity units and 28 laboratories, alongside the operationalisation of facilities such as Kibisem Dispensary and Kiropket Maternity,” Sang said.