Reuben Kigame Questions Eldoret Leaders Over Hospital’s Lack of Sh40 Million CT Scan Machine

‎Former presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame has criticised the prioritisation of development projects in Eldoret after discovering that a hospital serving residents of the city and neighbouring areas does not have a CT scan machine.

Kigame questioned why a major urban centre experiencing rapid commercial growth still lacks access to essential diagnostic equipment, arguing that more attention should be given to healthcare infrastructure.

In a statement shared on his X account on Monday, November 9, 2026, Kigame expressed disbelief that a hospital serving a large population could operate without a CT scan machine estimated to cost approximately Sh40 million.

“Such a hospital lacking a machine that costs about 40 million in a city where millions are distributed as political handouts, and politicians compete in putting up shopping malls, is ridiculous,” he said.

Kigame recounted the experience during his routine annual medical check-up, explaining that he usually seeks healthcare services in Eldoret, where he has lived for the past 21 years.

He said he was surprised to discover that the hospital lacked the specialised equipment, which is used to generate detailed images of internal body organs and structures to help doctors identify and assess various medical conditions.

The absence of such equipment can complicate access to timely diagnosis, potentially forcing patients to seek services at other hospitals with the necessary facilities.

His remarks also drew attention to the broader question of healthcare investment in rapidly growing urban centres, where expanding commercial developments have increased alongside the demand for essential public services.

Beyond the situation in Eldoret, Kigame challenged leaders to invest more in strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system to reduce dependence on foreign medical facilities.

“More importantly, we need to invest in health systems that we ourselves can use so that we do not always have to go out of the country to receive specialized medical care,” he added.

His comments have renewed focus on the importance of equipping local hospitals with specialised diagnostic technology to improve access to healthcare and ensure patients can receive essential medical services closer to home.