Best Hospitals in Nyeri County: Contacts, SHA Status & Locations (2026)

Key takeaway: Nyeri’s main options are Nyeri County Referral Hospital (Level 5 public), Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital in Othaya (Level 6), Outspan Hospital (private Level 5), Consolata Mathari and PCEA Tumutumu (mission), plus The Karen Hospital Nyeri outpatient branch. Public and many private/mission facilities appear on SHA-related lists; always confirm your package and the facility’s current empanelment at the desk or via SHA before treatment.

This guide lists major hospitals in Nyeri County with verified websites where available, contacts, locations and SHA notes. It is a practical directory, not a clinical ranking. “Best” depends on specialty, emergency needs, insurance and distance. Facility levels, phone numbers and SHA cover change; confirm before you travel.

SHA note: Where secondary SHA facility lists or hospital notices mention a site, we say so. Coverage is benefit- and package-specific. Confirm at the hospital SHA desk, on the SHA portal, or by dialling SHA channels before admission or expensive procedures.

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How This List Was Compiled

Facilities were chosen for regional importance (referral role, bed capacity, specialties) and for having verifiable public contacts. Official websites were preferred over directories. SHA status is summarised from hospital notices and secondary SHA facility compilations (for example mid-2026 Nyeri lists). We do not claim every service is free under SHA.

1. Nyeri County Referral Hospital (Level 5, Public)

Primary county referral and teaching hospital for Nyeri and neighbouring counties. High patient volumes are normal; expect queues for non-emergencies.

• Website: https://www.nyerireferralhospital.or.ke/
• Location: Kimathi Way, Nyeri Town (next to County Government offices). Google Maps
• Contacts: (+254) 0724 249 693 · Emergency line on site: 0714 259 930 · Email: pghnyeri@yahoo.com
• Hours: Emergency unit 24/7; outpatient typically weekday daytime (confirm on site)
• Services (public materials): 24/7 emergency and trauma, maternity, paediatric care, specialised outpatient clinics, radiology, wards including ICU/mental health capacity as listed on the hospital site
• SHA: Commonly listed as a main SHA public Level 5 facility in Nyeri. Confirm applicable benefits at the SHA desk.

2. Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital, Othaya (Level 6, Public)

Level 6 teaching and referral hospital in Othaya, linked with the national referral system and often described with Kenyatta National Hospital Othaya history. Serves specialised referrals from Nyeri and wider Mount Kenya counties.

• Websites: https://mkrh.go.ke/ · KNH page: https://knh.or.ke/index.php/knh-othaya/
• Location: Othaya Town, Nyeri County. Google Maps
• Contacts: +254 769 472 434 · Emergency: +254 110 597 701 · Email: info-knhothaya@knh.or.ke
• Hours: Open 24/7 for emergency/critical care; specialist clinics generally weekday daytime
• Services: Specialised surgery and diagnostics, oncology, ICU/critical care, renal/dialysis, paediatrics/neonatal, multi-specialty outpatient clinics (as published by MKRH/KNH)
• SHA: Appears on SHA Nyeri lists as Level 6 / KNH-Othaya type referral. Confirm referral rules and package cover.

3. Outspan Hospital (Private Level 5)

Major private teaching and referral hospital in Nyeri Town. Official site states Level 5 status, about 250 beds, and 24/7 emergency care.

• Website: https://outspanhospital.org/
• Location: Baden Powell Road, Nyeri. Google Maps
• Contacts: +254 722 696 901 · Email: info@outspanhospital.org
• Hours: Emergency services 24/7
• Services: A&E, ICU, surgical and orthopaedic clinics, neurosurgery clinic, dental, imaging, oncology and other specialist services as listed on the hospital site
• SHA: Named among private Level 5 options on mid-2026 SHA facility compilations for Nyeri. Confirm which services are covered under your SHA package versus cash/private insurance.

4. Consolata Hospital Mathari (Mission / Level 5)

Long-standing faith-based hospital under the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri. Official materials describe Level 5 faith-based care with 24-hour operations.

• Website: https://www.cmatharihospital.co.ke/
• Location: Ihururu Road, Mathari, Nyeri. Google Maps
• Contacts: +254 721 358 137 · +254 702 697 344 · Email: info@cmatharihospital.or.ke (also listed as info@cmatharihospital.co.ke on some pages)
• Hours: 24 hours; visiting hours typically 1–2 pm daily (confirm on site)
• Services: Maternity and child health, surgery, renal/dialysis, imaging, outpatient clinics, counselling and related mission-hospital services
• SHA / insurance: Appears on SHA Nyeri facility lists. Hospital FAQs also note major private insurers historically (including former NHIF-era cover). Confirm SHA and any private scheme at billing.

5. PCEA Tumutumu Hospital (Mission)

Presbyterian Church of East Africa hospital near Karatina (about 5 km from Karatina, off the Nyeri–Karatina highway). Serves Mathira and the wider county.

• Website: https://pceatumutumuhospital.org/
• Location: Tumutumu / Kirimukuyu, Mathira, Nyeri County. Google Maps
• Contacts: +254 720 948 474 (widely published)
• Services: Emergency care, maternity, dialysis/renal, ICU capacity as advertised by the hospital, outpatient and training-college linked services
• SHA: Hospital communications have stated access to inpatient services and dialysis through SHA, while noting outpatient SHA was not available at the time of that notice. Treat OPD SHA as unconfirmed until the hospital or SHA says otherwise.

6. The Karen Hospital – Nyeri Branch (Private Outpatient)

Satellite outpatient branch of The Karen Hospital (Nairobi). Not a full inpatient Level 5/6 campus. Useful for specialist clinics and diagnostics without travelling to Nairobi.

• Website: https://karenhospital.org/portfolio/nyeri-branch/ · main site karenhospital.org
• Location: Mumbi Lane / Kenyatta Avenue area, Nyeri Town (Caledonia House / Mumbi Lane per branch pages). Google Maps
• Contacts: +254 727 547 214 · +254 709 382 350 · Email: nyeri.branch@karenhospital.org
• Hours: Monday–Saturday about 8 am–6 pm; closed Sunday and public holidays (per branch page)
• Services: Lab, X-ray, ultrasound, pharmacy, cardiac clinic (ECG/echo), obstetrics/gynaecology, paediatrics, physio/occupational therapy
• SHA: Appears on some secondary SHA Nyeri lists. Confirm clinic-level empanelment and which tests/consults are covered.

Other Public Options Nearby

County and sub-county hospitals (for example Karatina, Othaya Sub-County, Mukurwe-ini) also appear on public SHA facility lists as Level 4 options for routine and maternity care. Use them for closer primary access when you do not need Level 5/6 specialisation. Confirm current contacts via the county health department or the facility gate.

A facility sometimes labelled “Mt. Kenya Hospital” on Mumbi Road appears in private Level 4 SHA round-ups; it should not be confused with Nyeri County Referral or Outspan. Verify the exact name on the signboard and with SHA before booking.

How to Use SHA in Nyeri

1. Register or check status via sha.go.ke or the official SHA USSD/app channels.
2. Ask the hospital whether it is currently empanelled for the service you need (inpatient, outpatient, maternity, dialysis, oncology, etc.).
3. Carry ID and SHA registration details; ask for an estimate of any co-pay or excluded items.
4. For private and mission hospitals, ask whether the visit is SHA, private insurance, or cash.

Choosing a Facility

• Major emergency / complex referral: Nyeri County Referral or Mwai Kibaki (Othaya), depending on distance and referral path
• Private Level 5 full hospital: Outspan
• Mission, cost-sensitive specialised care: Consolata Mathari or PCEA Tumutumu
• Outpatient specialist / cardiac clinic without Nairobi trip: Karen Hospital Nyeri branch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the main public hospital in Nyeri town?
Nyeri County Referral Hospital (Level 5) on Kimathi Way. Website: nyerireferralhospital.or.ke.

Where is Mwai Kibaki Hospital?
Othaya, Nyeri County. Level 6 referral. Sites: mkrh.go.ke and KNH’s Othaya page.

Does Outspan accept SHA?
It is named on SHA private facility compilations. Confirm the exact service and package at Outspan billing before treatment.

What is Consolata Mathari’s website?
https://www.cmatharihospital.co.ke/

Is The Karen Hospital Nyeri a full inpatient hospital?
No. It is an outpatient satellite branch (weekday/Saturday hours). Complex admissions usually go to larger inpatient facilities.

Does PCEA Tumutumu take SHA?
The hospital has publicised SHA for inpatient and dialysis; outpatient SHA was limited in past notices. Confirm current status at the hospital.

How do I confirm SHA cover?
Check sha.go.ke, your SHA account, and the hospital’s SHA desk on the day of care.

Bottom Line

For Nyeri, start with Nyeri County Referral and Mwai Kibaki (Othaya) for public referral care, Outspan for private Level 5 capacity, Consolata Mathari and PCEA Tumutumu for mission-based full hospitals, and Karen Hospital Nyeri for specialist outpatient work. Use the official websites above for contacts, and treat SHA as service-specific until the facility confirms cover for your visit.

Sources:
Nyeri County Referral Hospital;
Mwai Kibaki Referral Hospital;
KNH – Mwai Kibaki / Othaya;
Outspan Hospital;
Consolata Hospital Mathari;
PCEA Tumutumu Hospital;
The Karen Hospital – Nyeri Branch;
Social Health Authority;
SHA Nyeri facility compilations (e.g. mid-2026 secondary lists naming public Level 5/6 and private/mission hospitals).
This guide is for information only and is not medical advice. Always confirm contacts, levels, opening hours and SHA benefits with the facility and SHA before seeking care.