Murang’a County Referral Hospital
The main public referral hospital for Murang’a County. It provides 24/7 emergency, inpatient, maternity, surgical and specialised care to residents of Murang’a and surrounding areas.
🏥 Level 5 (County Referral)
🛏️ Approximately 300–500 beds
🕒 Open 24 hours
Call immediately for ambulance or urgent cases
📋 About Murang’a County Referral Hospital
Murang’a County Referral Hospital (also known as Murang’a Level 5 Hospital) is the main public referral facility for Murang’a County. It was previously known as Murang’a District Hospital and remains the highest-level public hospital in the county.
Located in Murang’a town opposite Ihura Stadium, the hospital offers outpatient care, inpatient wards, maternity and newborn services, surgical theatres, intensive care, renal dialysis, radiology, laboratory services, comprehensive care for HIV, dental services and several specialist clinics. It regularly handles high patient volumes and serves as the referral centre for lower-level facilities across the county and sometimes neighbouring counties.
The hospital is owned and managed by the Murang’a County Government. It continues to receive upgrades, including improvements to the mother-and-child unit, ICU and digital health systems.
🏷️ Hospital Details
| Facility Type | Level 5 (County Referral) — provides KEPH Level 4–5 services |
| Ownership | Public – Murang’a County Government |
| Location | Opposite Ihura Stadium, Murang’a Town (Kiharu / Township area) |
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 69-10200, Murang’a |
| Main hospital line | +254 758 722 021 |
| Emergency / Ambulance (24/7) | +254 716 017 296 |
| Other contacts | +254 702 652 751 · County Call Centre +254 757 562 988 |
| Email (public listing) | murangachospital@gmail.com |
| Bed capacity | Approximately 300–500 beds (capacity expands with new wards; verify current figures) |
| MFL Code | 10777 (Kenya Master Facility List) |
| Official County Site | muranga.go.ke |
⚙️ Key Services Offered
Outpatient Clinics
Inpatient Wards
Maternity & Newborn Unit
Surgical Theatres
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Renal / Dialysis Unit
Radiology (X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound)
Laboratory Services
Comprehensive Care Centre (HIV)
Dental & ENT
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Specialist Clinics (Paeds, Ortho, Gynae etc.)
MRI and advanced imaging availability can vary — confirm by phone if needed. Blood bank / transfusion services are available on site.
🏢 Location & Access
| Facility | Address |
| Murang’a County Referral Hospital | Opposite Ihura Stadium, Murang’a Town, Kiharu / Township, Murang’a County |
Accessibility: Ground-level access is available for most areas. Wheelchair access exists but can be limited in older sections. Parking is available around the hospital (can be congested). Services are provided in English and Kiswahili.
🕐 Opening & Visiting Hours
| Emergency & Inpatient | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Outpatient Clinics | Typically Monday–Friday daytime hours (exact times vary by clinic) |
| General Visiting Hours | Morning 6:00–7:00am · Afternoon 1:00–2:00pm · Evening 4:30–5:30pm |
Visiting hours can change for ICU, maternity, isolation wards or during public health measures. Always confirm on arrival or by phone.
💳 Payment & Insurance
The hospital accepts Social Health Authority (SHA) coverage. NHIF transition arrangements and some private insurers may also be accepted — always carry your SHA card / membership details and confirm at the registration desk. Cash and mobile money (M-Pesa) payments are widely used. Registration desks for insurance claims operate during standard outpatient hours.
📸 Photos
Hospital Exterior
Maternity / Mother & Child Unit
ICU / Critical Care
Outpatient Area
Photo placeholders — replace with current, attributed images when available.
📍 Location & Map
📍 Opposite Ihura Stadium, Murang’a Town · Open in Google Maps →
📬 Contact Details
| Main hospital line | +254 758 722 021 |
| Emergency / Ambulance (24/7) | +254 716 017 296 |
| Additional lines | +254 702 652 751 |
| County Call Centre | +254 757 562 988 |
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 69-10200, Murang’a |
| County Website | muranga.go.ke |
⭐ What People Say
As the main public referral hospital, Murang’a County Referral Hospital handles a very high volume of patients. Many residents value the range of services (especially maternity, surgery and emergency care) and ongoing upgrades. Like most busy public facilities, waiting times can be long and resources sometimes stretched. Feedback on staff attitude and cleanliness varies.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
+254 716 017 296 (24/7). For the main hospital line use +254 758 722 021.
Opposite Ihura Stadium in Murang'a town (Kiharu / Township area).
Yes — emergency and inpatient services run 24/7. Outpatient clinics follow daytime hours.
Yes, it is a SHA-approved public facility. Carry your SHA details and confirm current coverage and any private insurance at the registration desk.
Go straight to the Accident & Emergency / Casualty entrance and inform the triage nurse of the patient’s condition immediately.
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Information last verified against public sources (Kenya Master Facility List MFL 10777, Murang'a County statements and media reports) in August 2026. Phone numbers, bed capacity, exact equipment and visiting rules can change. Always call the hospital or check muranga.go.ke for the most current details before visiting.