• Mediheal Hospital launched in 2010 as part of the internationally recognized Mediheal Group. Its Nakuru branch decentralizes specialized services from Nairobi, focusing on surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, and advanced diagnostics.

Nakuru County has surged into prominence as a regional healthcare hub. Private and mission hospitals now stand shoulder to shoulder with public facilities, serving a fast expanding population that demands reliable, specialized care close to home.

From the bustling CBD to the quieter estates of Lanet and Biashara, these institutions operate not just as treatment centres but as lifelines for families, traders, farmers, and professionals.

1. Nakuru Specialist Hospital – Lanet, Nakuru East

Nakuru Specialist Hospital . (Photo credit: Nakuru Specialist Hospital/TikTok)

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Nakuru Specialist Hospital rose in the late 2010s to meet the needs of Nakuru’s eastern suburbs. It quickly grew into a respected referral facility, offering surgical services, maternity care, modern diagnostics, and specialist clinics. Today, it anchors quality private care outside the CBD.

2. Valley Hospital – West Road, Nakuru CBD

Valley Hospital. (Photo credit: Valley Hospital/Facebook)

Valley Hospital opened its doors in 1996, long before Nakuru’s private sector boom. Strategically located along West Road, it built a reputation for strong maternity services, 24 hour emergency response, and comprehensive inpatient care.

It remains one of the city’s most established private hospitals.

3. Mercy Mission Hospital – Town East Annex

 Mercy Mission Hospital, Nakuru. (Photo credit:  Mercy Mission Hospital)

Rooted in faith and community outreach, Mercy Mission Hospital has served Nakuru residents for decades under the Catholic Diocese.

Its Annex in Town East continues that tradition, providing affordable maternity and pediatric services, outreach clinics, and compassionate care that blends medical expertise with spiritual support.

4. Bloom Hospital Nakuru – Nakuru–Kisumu Road

 Bloom Hospital Nakuru. (Photo credit: Bloom Hospital Nakuru/Facebook)

Bloom Hospital entered Nakuru in the early 2020s, part of a growing private healthcare network.

Its modern branch at Golden Life Mall offers advanced diagnostics, surgical theatres, dialysis, and maternal health expertise. It reflects the city’s rising demand for contemporary medical services.

5. Evans Sunrise Medical Centre – Nakuru

 Evans Sunrise Medical Centre . (Photo credit:  Evans Sunrise Medical Centre)

Founded in 1998, Evans Sunrise Medical Centre evolved from a modest clinic into a 75 bed, 24 hour private hospital. It delivers family medicine, emergency services, maternity care, and inpatient treatment, standing as a trusted facility for generations of Nakuru families.

6. Bliss Medical Centre – Nakuru CBD

Bliss Medical Centre, Nakuru. (Photo credit: Bliss Medical Centre)

Bliss Medical Centre, part of a nationwide outpatient network, offers consultations, laboratory services, pharmacy, dental, and preventive health packages. Its extended hours make it especially convenient for office workers, students, and entrepreneurs balancing demanding schedules.

Together, these hospitals form a vibrant private healthcare ecosystem in Nakuru County. Many are accredited under the Social Health Authority (SHA), enhancing affordability and expanding access.

As Nakuru continues to grow into a city of opportunity, its private hospitals stand as pillars of health, resilience, and innovation — ensuring quality medical care remains within reach for every resident.

Healthcare is personal. Which of Nakuru’s private hospitals do you believe deserves more recognition? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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