In a bold move to future-proof healthcare, the County Government of Uasin Gishu through a partnership with Moi University’s Africa Health Collaborative Project and the Mastercard Foundation is ramping up efforts to digitize health services under the ambitious Health Ecosystem Pillar initiative.
During a benchmarking tour of Maragua Sub-County Hospital in Murang’a County, a high-powered delegation from Uasin Gishu, Moi University, and AMPATH witnessed firsthand the digital innovations that are transforming community healthcare in real time. Among the standout features was a fully operational dialysis truck a mobile lifeline delivering life-saving care directly to rural patients.
“Benchmarking isn’t just a courtesy visit; it’s a learning tool,” said Dr. Paul Wangwe, Chief Officer for Preventive and Promotive Health. “Today, counties must learn from each other if we are to build a truly resilient and inclusive health system. Our visit to Maragua confirms that we are on the right track.”
The Murang’a model impressed the delegation with its robust community referral network and mobile dialysis truck system, both of which demonstrated the power of decentralized, patient-centered care.
Back home, Uasin Gishu is preparing to pilot digital health systems in Kesses and Ainabkoi sub-counties. Powered by the Africa Health Collaborative Project, this digital shift aims to enhance data-driven decision-making, streamline real-time reporting, and improve service delivery at the grassroots level.
“This collaboration isn’t about competition it’s about building a culture of excellence,” said Jacky Sitienei of Moi University. “What we’ve seen today confirms that peer learning and inter-county benchmarking can unlock scalable, sustainable healthcare models.”
The digitization drive is more than a tech upgrade; it’s a reimagining of healthcare access, equity, and impact.
With the Africa Health Collaborative Project and the Mastercard Foundation steering the transformation, Uasin Gishu’s healthcare journey is well on its way to becoming a national model starting with learning from the best.
