Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) came into existence as a State Corporation in 1987, a transformation initiated through Legal Notice No. 109 on 6th April 1987, later amended by the KNH Amendment Order 2021. The hospital operates with a multifaceted mandate, including:
a) Providing specialized healthcare services to patients referred from other hospitals or institutions, both within and outside Kenya.
b) Offering a medical education platform for the University of Nairobi and actively participating in medical research, either directly or in collaboration with other healthcare institutions.
c) Furnishing facilities for education and training in nursing and related health disciplines.
d) Engaging as a national referral hospital in the overall planning of Kenya's healthcare system and policies.
Presently, KNH stands as the largest referral and teaching hospital in Kenya, specializing in a diverse range of medical services. The hospital spans across an extensive 45.7-hectare area and is home to partner institutions such as the University of Nairobi (specifically the College of Health Sciences) and the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). KNH also collaborates closely with key organizations like the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Government Chemist, National Radiation Protection Board, National Public Health Laboratories Services (NPHLS), National AIDS and STIs Control Program (NASCOP), National AIDS Control Council (NACC), National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), and the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF).
KNH excels in providing cutting-edge specialized healthcare services. This encompasses an array of medical interventions, including open heart surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, reconstructive surgery, burns management, critical care services, neonatal care, ophthalmology (including cornea transplants), liver resections, oncology, palliative care, and renal services, which extend to kidney transplantation, among others.
In terms of capacity, KNH offers an impressive bed capacity of 2,400 beds and serves a substantial number of patients annually. The hospital extends its services to approximately 949,000 inpatients and 800,000 outpatients each year. KNH boasts 50 wards, 24 outpatient clinics, 26 state-of-the-art operating theaters, 82 intensive care unit (ICU) beds, and a proficient Accident and emergency department, affirming its significance as a premier healthcare institution in Kenya.
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Vising Hours
Welcome to the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where visiting hours are as carefully planned as a tightrope-walking squirrel's schedule! If you're itching to see your loved ones during their hospital stay, our visiting hours are here to keep things delightfully precise:
- Monday to Sunday: 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
- Monday to Friday: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
We've meticulously designed these visiting hours to provide just the right amount of quality time with patients while ensuring that our resident flamingos don't get too jealous of the attention. So, come on down and make your hospital visits a comedy of punctuality at KNH.
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