MOMBASA, Kenya-Dec 26, 2025- Construction of the Mjambere Level 3 Hospital in Kisauni Sub-county is nearing completion, with county officials indicating the facility is now about 85 per cent complete, marking a significant addition to public healthcare infrastructure in Mombasa’s densely populated northern mainland.
The hospital is expected to serve Mjambere residents and neighboring areas who have for years relied on distant or overcrowded public facilities for basic healthcare services.
Kisauni, one of the county’s fastest-growing and most densely populated sub-counties, continues to experience sustained pressure on existing health centers, with many patients ultimately referred to Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital.
Speaking on the project’s progress, Governor Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir said the facility is part of the county’s effort to decentralize healthcare services and bring essential care closer to communities.
“Mjambere Level 3 Hospital is now 85 per cent complete. Once operational, this facility will significantly ease the burden on referral hospitals, reduce travel time for patients in Kisauni, and ensure residents can access essential medical services within their community,” Nassir said.
The county government has, in recent years, embarked on a series of health infrastructure projects, including upgrading dispensaries, expanding maternity services, and improving selected health facilities across the county. Officials argue that strengthening primary and secondary healthcare is critical to reducing congestion at referral hospitals and improving overall service delivery.
However, activists caution that infrastructure expansion must be matched with adequate staffing, equipment, and clear operational timelines to achieve the intended impact.
Previous projects in the county have faced delays or operational challenges linked to human resource constraints and budget pressures.
Nassir says once completed, the Mjambere Level 3 Hospital will offer outpatient and other essential services, though details on staffing levels, specialized units, and the facility’s official opening date are yet to be disclosed.
As construction enters its final phase, the hospital’s delivery and eventual functionality are expected to test whether Mombasa’s ongoing investment in people-centered health infrastructure can translate into measurable improvements in access and quality of care for residents in high-demand areas such as Kisauni.
