In a move set to reshape healthcare in Kenya, Sunview Medipro International has kicked off a countrywide rollout of CT scans, modern laboratories, and operating theatres in public hospitals a major leap toward accessible, high-quality care for all.
The project, launched under the Ministry of Health’s National Equipment Service Program (NESP) in partnership with the Council of Governors, marks the start of Phase 1, with 98 CT scan machines, 400 operating theatres, and 400 labs destined for national, county, and sub-county facilities.
“It’s more than machines it’s about making real change on the ground,” said Sunview Medipro CEO Sirat Amin at the company’s Nairobi headquarters. “We’re making sure hospitals have not just the tools, but the training, maintenance, and support needed to offer uninterrupted, quality care.”
Installations have already begun in key hospitals including Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, King Fahd in Lamu, Kerugoya, and Wajir County Referral Hospital. The initiative is being rolled out using a Fee-for-Service model, allowing counties to access top-tier equipment without the burden of upfront costs.
James Kamau from the Council of Governors said the model will free up funds for other essentials, like hiring health workers and buying drugs. “This is a game-changer for counties that have long relied on distant or expensive private facilities.”
At its heart, the program is designed to bring services closer to the people so that mothers, children, and patients with chronic conditions no longer need to travel for hours or wait months for tests and treatment. With counties urged to fast-track registration with the Social Health Authority, the goal is to ensure no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Dr. Ouma Oluga, the Health Principal Secretary, lauded the effort: “Equipping our health facilities with the right tools is how we build a resilient and responsive system. This is what UHC looks like in practice.”
The project, supported by global medical tech leaders like GE and Fuji, will continue over the next two months, touching every corner of the country. It’s not just a health milestone it’s a promise of dignity and care for every Kenyan, wherever they live.
