Tanzanian Billionaire Edha Nahdi Pledges KSh 4.5 Billion for Ten Maternal Hospitals Across Kenya

Tanzanian tycoon Edha Nahdi commits KSh 4.5 billion to build 10 maternal hospitals in Kenya. Discover how Amsons Group is transforming regional healthcare.

By: AXL Media

Published: May 1, 2026, 3:20 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from TUKO.co.ke

Private Capital Spearheads Massive Expansion of Kenyan Maternal Care

The Kenyan healthcare landscape is set for a significant injection of private capital as the Tanzanian based Amsons Group enters a multi billion shilling grant agreement with the state. Managing Director Edha Nahdi met with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi, to formalize a KSh 4.5 billion commitment aimed at addressing critical infrastructure gaps in maternal and neonatal services. This three year investment cycle targets the delivery of ten Level Four facilities, signaling a robust shift toward private sector participation in high stakes public health projects.

Strategic Distribution Across Marginalized and Urban Growth Hubs

The deployment of these specialized medical centers follows a strategic map designed to reach areas with historically high maternal mortality rates. According to President William Ruto, the initiative will extend to marginalized counties such as Garissa and West Pokot, while simultaneously strengthening the healthcare networks in major urban centers including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Embu, and Uasin Gishu. This geographical spread ensures that specialized mother and child services are not confined to the capital, but are integrated into the broader national development agenda.

Sophisticated Medical Infrastructure Within a Transfer Framework

Each of the ten facilities will be developed under a build, equip, transfer model, a structural choice that allows the private sector to handle upfront financing and construction while the government retains long term operational control. Every hospital is slated to house 250 beds and will feature advanced medical departments, including maternal intensive care units, twin operating tables, and specialized labor and delivery sections. President Ruto noted that while Amsons Group handles the primary build, additional medical equipment will be facilitated through the National Equipment Service Programme in coordination with the Council of Governors.