
President William Ruto officially opens the Lanet Regional Hospital at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet, Nakuru County ON 16TH April 2025
PRESIDENT RUTO COMMISSIONS LANET REGIONAL HOSPITAL, EXPANDS ACCESS TO MILITARY AND CIVILIAN HEALTHCARE
Nakuru, KenyaΒ β President William Ruto today officially commissioned theΒ Lanet Regional HospitalΒ at the Kenya Military Academy in Nakuru County, reaffirming the governmentβs commitment toΒ universal, quality, and affordable healthcareΒ for all Kenyans.
The state-of-the-art 150-bed facility will provide specialised medical services, including intensive care, renal dialysis, and advanced surgical procedures, serving Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel, veterans, their families, and the surrounding civilian community.
Speaking at the inauguration, President Ruto highlighted the governmentβsΒ healthcare transformation agenda:
βOur ongoing expansion and modernisation of medical infrastructure across Kenya ensures that no citizen is left behind. Every Kenyan deserves access to world-class healthcare, and this facility is a testament to that promise.β
In a landmark move toΒ integrate military and civilian healthcare, the President also launched theΒ Ulinzi Prime Health Services Fund, enabling civilians to access medical services at KDF facilities.
This initiative bridges the gap between military and public healthcare, optimising resources for greater national health resilience.
Officer Cadets Commissioned in Grand Parade
Later, President Ruto presided over theΒ Commissioning Parade of Officer CadetsΒ at the Kenya Military Academy, welcoming the newest cohort into theΒ Kenya Defence ForcesΒ after their rigorous training.
Emphasising the collective role in national security, the Commander-in-Chief stated:
βNo army alone can secure a nation. True security is a shared responsibilityβevery Kenyan must play their part. Let us embody the values of our brave KDF:Β unity, discipline, and unwavering commitmentΒ to safeguarding our nationβs future.β
ENDS