Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has said Butere Level Four Hospital will be commissioned in November to offer quality health services to the residents.
While touring the facility Friday, Barasa said the county government will revitalise the health sector as part of his six strategic pillars.
The governor inspected the ongoing construction of the hospital and said similar upgrades of health facilities are underway across the region.
He said the planning offices within its precinct would be refurbished and modified to be the sub-county headquarters.
Barasa also said there are plans to shift training activities from the present Butere County Polytechnic block to a more expansive infrastructure built at Emurwa village.
“These strategies will create space for the construction of a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) adjacent to level 4 hospital,” he said.
The governor stressed his vision to transform Butere Hospital into a health hub where residents can access quality health care as learners pursue medical training.
At the same time, he said Kakamega Level-6 Hospital, with the collaboration of the National Government, will have a 750-bed capacity.
He was accompanied by MCAs, CECM for Education Bonface Okoth, County Secretary Lawrence Omuhaka, Chief Officers David Alila (Health Services), and Doreen Amwoga (County Administration), among other leaders.
By John Ochanda
