Murang’a County Makes History with Kenya’s First Mobile Dialysis Truck!
H.E. Dr. Irungu Kang’ata, alongside Murang’a County officials and Benacare Founder Naomi Monari, has launched a state-of-the-art Digital X-ray machine and Kenya’s first Mobile Dialysis Truck at Kirwara Level 4 Hospital, Gatanga Constituency.
This innovative Mobile Dialysis Truck is fully equipped with Dialysis Units and essential medical equipment, enabling Hemodialysis and Hemofiltration to enhance the quality of life for patients with kidney disease.
Given the high burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Murang’a, the initiative also focuses on preventive care, offering:
Screening for kidney disease
Blood sugar tests
Urine analysis
Kidney function tests
By bringing Dialysis services closer to the people, this mobile unit will travel across health centers, reaching even rural and remote communities.
Additionally, dialysis services are available at:
Murang’a Level 5 Hospital – 12 dialysis machines
Kigumo Sub-County Hospital – newly launched dialysis center
The County Government of Murang’a remains committed to expanding and improving healthcare services for all residents.
Key Partners: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Villgro Africa, Boehringer Ingelheim, and LVCT Health.
Also present: Deputy Governor H.E Stephen Munania, CECM Health Dr. Fredrick Mbugua, CECM Finance Prof. Kiarie Mwaura, Chief Officers, Host MCA Hon. John Kibaiya, other MCAs led by Health Committee Chair Hon. Boniface Mbau, Nephrologist Dr. James Kahura, and other officials.