Kajiado County, spanning arid landscapes and urbanizing towns near Nairobi, benefits from SHA-accredited facilities under Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA), which replaced NHIF to expand universal coverage. These hospitals provide inpatient, outpatient, maternity, dialysis, and emergency care, crucial for a population exceeding 1.1 million facing challenges like distance and disease outbreaks. Public Level 4-5 hospitals anchor the system, supplemented by private facilities in Kitengela and Ongata Rongai.

Here's a summary table of major SHA-accredited public and private hospitals, compiled from 2026 listings. Levels indicate capacity (2: clinics, 4: sub-county hospitals, 5: referral).

Facility Name Type Level Location Key Services 
Kajiado County Referral Hospital Public 5 Kajiado Town Dialysis, emergency, maternity, MRI/CT upgrades
Loitokitok Sub-County Hospital Public 4 Loitokitok Town Inpatient, surgery, outpatient
Ngong Sub-County Hospital Public 4 Ngong Town Maternity, labs, general care
Kitengela Sub-County Hospital Public 4 Kitengela Town Emergency, X-ray, inpatient
Mount Olive Sinai Hospital Private 4 Ongata Rongai Theater, dental, physiotherapy
Sucos Hospital Private 4 Near Kitengela Surgery, scans, maternity
The Tabernacle International Hosp. Private 4 Ongata Rongai Free maternity, labs, pharmacy
Siana Community Hospital Private 4 Ongata Rongai area Holistic care, labs
St. Paul's Hospital Kitengela Private 4 Kitengela, Namanga Rd Inpatient, diagnostics
King David's Hospital Private 4 Kitengela Surgery, maternity
Halisi Family Hospital Private 4 Kitengela Comprehensive, surgery
City Point Group of Hospitals Private 4 Kitengela Full services

Note: Over 50 facilities total; table highlights key hospitals. Verify via SHA portal for updates.

SHA Accreditation in Kajiado Context

SHA licensing by KMPDC ensures facilities meet standards for SHIF reimbursements, covering consultations (KSh 500–2,000 free for members), inpatient stays, and maternity. Kajiado's facilities grew 20% post-2025 reforms, targeting rural gaps in Isinya and Kajiado Central. Public hospitals handle 70% load; privates excel in speed/specialists. Always present SHA card/ID for cashless.

Public Facilities: Core Network

Kajiado County Referral Hospital (Level 5, 138 beds): Flagship with renal unit, upgrading to CT/MRI. Handles referrals from sub-counties.

Sub-County Hospitals (Level 4): Loitokitok, Ngong, Kitengela offer 24/7 emergencies, C-sections, labs. Bed capacities 50-80; free for indigents.

Dispensaries (Level 2) like those in Rombo complement, but hospitals focus on admissions. Challenges: Staff shortages, equipment stockouts—mitigated by SHA funds.

Private Facilities: Enhanced Options

Privates fill urban demand in Kitengela/Ongata Rongai:

  • Sucos Hospital: Hotel-like, surgery/X-ray; popular for non-emergencies.

  • Mount Olive Sinai (32 beds): Modern theater since 1998.

  • St. Paul's and Halisi: Kitengela hubs for families, quick diagnostics.

  • King David's/City Point: Comprehensive Level 4 with specialists.

Smaller clinics (Level 2-3): Jabali Wellness, Lyons Medical for wellness/maternity. Fees low for SHA (e.g., KSh 1,000/day inpatient).​

Services Across Facilities

  • Maternity: All Level 4+; free normal delivery under Linda Mama integration.

  • Inpatient: 80% coverage; privates faster (avg. 2-hour wait).

  • Specialized: Dialysis (Kajiado Referral), ENT (Asiimire Clinic), dental (Melidia).

  • Diagnostics: X-ray, labs standard; CT at referral.

Emergencies route to Level 4+; referrals to Nairobi Level 6.​

Accessing Care in Kajiado

Register via *147# or SHA app; visit with ID. Facilities bill SHA directly. TSC teachers access via Mwalimu scheme. Rural users: Ambulances from sub-counties. Verify accreditation at sha.go.ke to avoid bills.​

Updates and Challenges

As of Feb 2026, KMPDC lists 60+ active facilities. Growth aids pastoralists, but roads/malaria persist. County plans 2 new Level 4s by 2027.

This list empowers informed choices for quality, covered care in Kajiado.

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