SHA Accredited Hospitals in Nakuru: 412 Contracted Facilities by Sub-County

Updated 17 October 2026

Nakuru County has 412 facilities on the Social Health Authority’s contracted list, the fourth-largest county network in Kenya after Nairobi, Mandera and Wajir. The finder below opens on Nakuru. Filter by sub-county, from Naivasha and Gilgil to Molo and Kuresoi, by type of facility or by name.

Nakuru’s SHA Facilities in Numbers

Most of Nakuru’s network is public: 213 facilities are run by the county government, 157 are private and 24 are faith-based. Dispensaries and clinics dominate, with 248 Level 2 facilities, followed by 120 Level 3 health centres and clinics, 42 Level 4 hospitals and specialist clinics, and 2 Level 5 hospitals.

The Main Referral Hospitals

• Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital, Nakuru in Nakuru West, the county’s main public referral hospital, listed with 800 beds.
• The Nakuru Specialist Hospital, a private Level 5 hospital listed for cancer and infectious disease care.

Below these, the 42 Level 4 facilities include sub-county hospitals and private and mission hospitals spread across the county. Choose “Hospitals” in the type filter to list them.

SHA Facilities by Sub-County

Naivasha has the most with 71, followed by Nakuru (60), Gilgil (45), Rongai (38), Njoro (36), Kuresoi (32), Nakuru West (31), Molo (27), Kuresoi North (27), Nakuru North (25) and Subukia (20). If you live in Nakuru town, check the Nakuru, Nakuru West and Nakuru North filters, as town facilities are split across them.

Specialist Services

The list includes 14 nursing homes and cottage hospitals, 4 specialist medical or dental clinics, 3 eye clinics, 3 dental clinics, 2 maternity homes, 2 stand-alone dialysis centres and a mental health centre. The referral hospitals offer more specialist services than these counts suggest, so ask them directly.

County-Run Sub-County Hospitals

Outside Nakuru town, the county’s own sub-county hospitals are usually the nearest place for admission or surgery. These are the county government Level 4 hospitals on SHA’s Nakuru list:

• Naivasha: Naivasha Sub-County Hospital, listed with 255 beds.
• Gilgil: Gilgil Sub-County Hospital, 211 beds.
• Nakuru town: Lanet Regional Hospital (150 beds), Bondeni Sub-County Hospital (66 beds), Langa Langa Sub-County Hospital and, in Nakuru West, the Provincial General Hospital Annex.
• Nakuru North: Bahati Sub-County Hospital, 60 beds.
• Molo: Elburgon Sub-County Hospital (72 beds) and Molo Sub-County Hospital.
• Njoro: Njoro Sub-County Hospital.
• Kuresoi: Olenguruone Sub-County Hospital.
• Subukia: Subukia Sub-County Hospital and Kabazi Sub-County Hospital.

Rongai and Kuresoi North have no county Level 4 hospital on the list. In Rongai the nearest Level 4 options are the faith-based Sisto Mazzoldi Hospital and the Coptic Hospital at Salgaa.

Private and Mission Hospitals Outside Town

Naivasha has the most private hospital choice after Nakuru town, including Lakeview Hospital (230 beds), The Nairobi Women’s Hospital Naivasha, The Polyclinic Hospital and Flamingo Medical Centre. Gilgil has St. Mary’s Mission Hospital (120 beds), and Molo has St. Josephs Nursing and Maternity Home.

Using SHA in Nakuru

Check your SHA status on *147# before you travel to a facility and carry your ID. Start at a dispensary or health centre for routine care and ask for a referral if you need a specialist. Lists change as contracts are renewed, so confirm with SHA or the facility.

Hospital collections brought Nakuru County KSh 3.57 billion in 2025/26, two thirds of its own revenue. The Nakuru County budget page explains what that means for the county’s finances.

All counties: SHA accredited hospitals finder. Also see Nairobi and Kisumu, plus Eldoret and Uasin Gishu.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many SHA hospitals are in Nakuru?

412 facilities in Nakuru County were on SHA’s contracted list on 17 October 2026, including 44 hospitals at Level 4 and above.

Is Nakuru Level 5 hospital on SHA?

Yes. Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital, Nakuru, is on the list as a Level 5 county hospital.

Which SHA facilities are in Naivasha?

Naivasha sub-county has 71 contracted facilities. Choose Naivasha in the sub-county filter to see them.

Does SHA cover dialysis in Nakuru?

Two stand-alone dialysis centres in Nakuru are on the SHA list, and hospitals may also offer dialysis. Ask the facility about SHA cover for your sessions.

Source: Social Health Authority, Nakuru County contracted facilities, retrieved 17 October 2026.