Governor Jonathan Bii has once again placed healthcare at the centre of his administration's development agenda, proposing Sh3.37 billion for the sector in the 2026/27 financial year.
Health has received the largest budget allocation with the funding expected to support the county's two health departments — Clinical Services and Promotive and Preventive Health Services — as the administration seeks to improve healthcare infrastructure, strengthen service delivery and expand access to specialised medical care.
While presenting the budget, Finance CEC Micah Rogony described healthcare as a critical pillar of Uasin Gishu's development, saying a healthy population is essential for both social well-being and economic prosperity.
"The county government remains committed to providing accessible, affordable and quality healthcare services to all residents while building on the significant progress achieved in strengthening healthcare delivery across the county," Rogony said.
To support health programmes and projects during the financial year, the county has proposed an allocation of Sh3.37 billion. Of this, Sh2.92 billion will finance recurrent expenditure, while Sh445.25 million has been earmarked for development.
A significant portion of the development budget will go towards completing key health infrastructure projects improve access to quality and specialised healthcare services.
The county has allocated Sh132.81 million for the completion of the Uasin Gishu County Hospital Diagnostic Centre, Sh30 million for Moiben Subcounty Hospital, Sh30.32 million for Kesses Level IV Hospital and Sh40.09 million for Turbo Level IV Hospital.
Ziwa Level V Hospital has also been allocated Sh115.91 million to facilitate the completion of ongoing infrastructure works.
Rogony has proposed Sh35 million to equip the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU) at Burnt Forest Hospital.
"These strategic investments will strengthen the county's healthcare system by enhancing infrastructure, improving service delivery and increasing access to specialised medical care for residents," he said.
The county also plans to continue upgrading health centres.
Another Sh25 million has been allocated for infrastructure improvements, renovation works and equipping of 12 health centres across the county.
The county also proposed Sh34.82 million for the construction, completion, renovation and equipping of health facilities in various wards in line with its Equitable Development Act, 2019.
And to ensure a steady supply of medicines and medical commodities, Rogony proposed Sh160 million for the procurement of pharmaceuticals and essential supplies, alongside another Sh40 million for dressings and other non-pharmaceutical medical items.
"The allocations will eliminate stock-outs and guarantee uninterrupted service delivery in our health facilities," he said.
The county also intends to invest in its health workforce through capacity-building and professional development programmes implemented through strategic partnerships to enhance the skills, competencies and productivity of healthcare workers.
