MURANG’A COUNTY UNVEILS NEW MCRH HOSPITAL BLOCK & GRADUATES THIRD COHORT OF YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMME

In a major boost to healthcare and youth empowerment, the County Government of Murang’a today officially launched two landmark initiatives: the expansion of Murang’a County Referral Hospital (MCRH) and the graduation of the third cohort of the Murang’a Youth Service (MYS). The twin events were presided over by Governor Irungu Kang'ata, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Embakasi West MP David Mwenje, Mumias East MP Peter Salasya, and celebrated media personality and clergy Bishop Muthee Kiengei in a colourful ceremony held at Murang’a Level 5 Hospital grounds. The new hospital block, a major infrastructure upgrade at MCRH, increases the hospital’s bed capacity from 285 to over 400 beds and doubles the number of operating theatres from two to four.