Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) — National Referral Hospital, Eldoret | Business Listings Kenya

Grace Wanjiku
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🏥 National Public Hospital — Level 6

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH)

Kenya’s second-largest national teaching and referral hospital — 991 beds serving over 25 million people across Western Kenya, Eastern Uganda, and beyond since 1917.

📍 Nandi Road, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County
🏥 National Public Hospital
📅 Established 1917
🛏️ 991 Beds

📋 About Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) started in 1917 with a bed capacity of 60 to serve the health needs of Africans during the colonial era. It later served as a District Hospital before attaining Level 6 National Referral status through Legal Notice No. 98 of 12th June 1998 under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446). MTRH is located along Nandi Road in Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County, roughly 310 kilometres northwest of Nairobi.

MTRH is now Kenya’s second-largest National Teaching and Referral Hospital, with a bed capacity of 991, an average of 1,200 inpatients at any given time, and approximately 1,500 outpatients seen daily. As a Multi-Specialty International Teaching and Referral Hospital, MTRH serves Kenya, Eastern Uganda, Northern Tanzania, Southern Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a combined catchment population of over 25 million people. The hospital’s Directorate of Laboratory and Pathology Services has successfully attained its 3rd-cycle Re-Accreditation to ISO 15189:2022 by the Kenya Accreditation Service. MTRH also runs the MTRH College of Medicine, offering specialised training in Health Leadership, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Health Records, Orthopaedics, Wound Care Management, Mortician Services, and Anaesthetic Assistance.

🏷️ Hospital Details

TypeNational Public Teaching & Referral Hospital
Facility LevelLevel 6 (National Referral)
Established1917; Referral Status Since 1998
Bed Capacity991
Average Daily Outpatients~1,500
AddressNandi Road, Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County
CityEldoret, Kenya
Postal AddressP.O. Box 3-30100, Eldoret, Kenya
Catchment Population25 Million+ (Kenya, E. Uganda, N. Tanzania, S. Sudan, DRC)
Lab AccreditationISO 15189:2022 (3rd Cycle Re-Accreditation)
Landlines053-2033471/2/3/4
Customer Care0706 390 391 / 0732 018 387
Emailceo@mtrh.go.ke
Websitemtrh.go.ke

⚙️ Services Offered

🔵 Accident & Emergency (24/7)
🔵 General & Specialised Surgery
🔵 Orthopaedics
🔵 Obstetrics & Gynaecology
🔵 Paediatrics & Neonatal Care
🔵 Internal Medicine
🔵 Oncology & Cancer Care
🔵 ICU & Critical Care
🔵 Renal Unit & Dialysis
🔵 Radiology & Imaging
🔵 ISO-Accredited Laboratory & Pathology
🔵 Dental Services
🔵 Mental Health & Psychiatry
🔵 Pharmacy
🔵 Nurses’ Simulation & Resource Centre
🔵 MTRH College of Medicine (Training)

🕐 Opening Hours

MondayOpen 24 HoursOpen
TuesdayOpen 24 HoursOpen
WednesdayOpen 24 HoursOpen
ThursdayOpen 24 HoursOpen
FridayOpen 24 HoursOpen
SaturdayOpen 24 HoursOpen
SundayOpen 24 HoursOpen
🚨 Emergency and casualty services are available 24/7. Customer Care lines are accessible on a 24-hour basis. Mid-day break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Evening: from 4:00 PM.

🗺️ Service Areas

📍 Uasin Gishu County (Eldoret)
📍 Western Kenya Region (22+ Counties)
📍 Rift Valley Region
🌍 Eastern Uganda
🌍 Northern Tanzania
🌍 Southern Sudan & DRC (Referrals)

📸 Photos

MTRH's main campus along Nandi Road, Eldoret TownMTRH’s main campus along Nandi Road, Eldoret Town
MTRH's Accident & Emergency unit — operational 24/7MTRH’s Accident & Emergency unit — operational 24/7
MTRH College of Medicine — training the next generation of Kenyan healthcare providersMTRH College of Medicine — training the next generation of Kenyan healthcare providers
MTRH's Nurses' Simulation and Resource Centre using hi-fidelity manikins for trainingNurses’ Simulation and Resource Centre using hi-fidelity manikins for training

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📍 Location & Map

📍 Nandi Road, Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya · Get Directions →

📬 Contact Information

🌐 Websitemtrh.go.ke
📧 Emailceo@mtrh.go.ke / ceosoffice@mtrh.go.ke
📞 Customer Care0706 390 391 / 0732 018 387
📞 Landlines053-2033471/2/3/4 / 053-2030040
📞 Mobile0722 201 277 / 0722 209 795 / 0734 600 461
📍 AddressNandi Road, Eldoret Town, P.O. Box 3-30100, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

🔗 Social Media

⭐ Reviews & Ratings

3.4
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Patient Rating

MTRH is valued as a vital regional referral centre offering specialist care that would otherwise require travel to Nairobi, and its College of Medicine is well regarded for training. As with many large public referral hospitals, patient feedback is mixed some report long waiting times and inconsistent front-line service, which the hospital’s own customer care team has publicly acknowledged and invited feedback on via their official social channels.

⭐ Leave a Review on Facebook

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Erick Kiptoo
Surgical Patient, Eldoret · April 2026
★★★★★

“I had an orthopaedic surgery at MTRH after an accident and the specialist care was excellent. It’s a relief knowing a hospital this equipped is available in Eldoret without needing to travel to Nairobi for complex surgical cases.”

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Nancy Jepkosgei
Student, MTRH College of Medicine · February 2026
★★★★★

“Studying Clinical Medicine at MTRH College has given me hands-on exposure to real cases at a major referral hospital from early in my training. The Nurses’ Simulation Centre is also a fantastic resource for building confidence before working with real patients.”

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Beatrice Achieng
Outpatient, Uasin Gishu · December 2025
★★☆☆☆

“Waiting times at outpatient were very long on the day I visited, and I felt some front-desk staff could have been more attentive. I reached out to the customer care line about it and they did respond, encouraging me to share more details — I appreciate that they’re open to feedback, though the experience itself needs work.”

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Samuel Wanyonyi
Family Member of Patient, Kitale · September 2025
★★★★☆

“My father was referred to MTRH’s renal unit for dialysis and the medical team has been consistent and professional. As a public referral hospital serving such a huge population, some days are busier than others, but the quality of specialist care has been reassuring for our family.”

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does MTRH accept SHA (Social Health Authority)?

As a major national public referral hospital, MTRH is expected to be SHA-contracted since public Level 6 facilities are core to the SHA/SHIF framework rollout, but our public sourcing did not return a specific, current confirmation of MTRH's SHA accreditation status or coverage details. We recommend confirming directly with the hospital's Customer Care lines on 0706 390 391 or 0732 018 387, or checking sha.go.ke, before your visit.

Where is MTRH located?

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital is located along Nandi Road, Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County, approximately 310 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. P.O. Box 3-30100, Eldoret, Kenya.

How do I contact MTRH customer care?

Call the customer care lines on 0706 390 391 or 0732 018 387, available on a 24-hour basis. You can also email ceo@mtrh.go.ke or ceosoffice@mtrh.go.ke, or reach out via their official Facebook page.

Is MTRH a Level 6 hospital?

Yes. MTRH attained Level 6 National Referral status through Legal Notice No. 98 of 12th June 1998, making it Kenya's second-largest National Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Does MTRH train medical professionals?

Yes. MTRH College of Medicine offers specialised training in Health Leadership, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Health Records, Orthopaedics, Wound Care Management, Mortician Services, and Anaesthetic Assistance, supported by a dedicated Nurses' Simulation and Resource Centre.

What region does MTRH serve?

MTRH serves as a Multi-Specialty International Teaching and Referral Hospital for Kenya, Eastern Uganda, Northern Tanzania, Southern Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a combined catchment population of over 25 million people, and specifically over 22 counties in Western Kenya.

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Grace Wanjiku is a commerce writer dedicated to helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) thrive in East Africa. A graduate of Commerce from the University of Nairobi, she focuses on digital banking solutions, mobile money integration, and local market trends across Kenya’s counties. When not analyzing market shifts, Grace manages verified data updates for the Business.co.ke local directory. She can be reached at grace.wanjiku@business.co.ke
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