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About Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital

Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital (MKRH) is a premier Level 6 referral and teaching hospital situated in Othaya Sub-county, Nyeri County, Kenya.

  • Opened by the Ministry of Health on 4 August 2019.
  • Annexed facility of Kenyatta National Hospital since 30 October 2019.
  • Serving Nyeri and nine neighbouring counties.
  • Expanded into specialised disciplines with community outreach.
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Our Mission

To provide patient-centric, quality multi-speciality healthcare and training, and innovation to inform national policy.

Our Vision

To be the leader in the provision of quality multi-speciality healthcare, research, and training.

Our Motto

Your Health, Our Commitment.

Our Core Values

Professionalism, Integrity, Empathy, Teamwork, Accountability and Excellence.

Who We Are

MKRH was established under Legal Notice No. 146 of 20th September 2024, with the mandate to:

  • Provide specialised healthcare and receive referrals from other institutions.
  • Provide facilities for medical education, training and research.
  • Participate in national health planning and policy.
  • Collect, analyse and disseminate data for prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.

Quality Policy Statement

ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED

The management and staff of Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital are committed to the provision of multi-speciality, patient-centred healthcare, teaching and research.

DR. PETER MUIRURI

Ag. Chief Executive Officer · Date: 17th July 2025