Residents from Kakamega County benefited from a free medical camp held at Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) in Butere Sub County, Kakamega County, offering hundreds of community members an opportunity to access essential healthcare services.
The medical camp, organised by Hamptons Hospital over the weekend, brought together healthcare professionals who provided free medical consultations, diagnosis and treatment to residents who turned up at the facility.
The initiative was aimed at bringing healthcare services closer to communities while creating awareness about the importance of preventive healthcare and access to affordable medical services.
Community members were screened and assessed by medical personnel, with those found to require treatment receiving appropriate care. The camp attracted residents from the surrounding communities as well as patients who travelled from different parts of the country to seek medical attention.
Speaking during the medical camp, Hamptons Hospital Medical Director Dr. Hosea Shikanda said the initiative was part of the city’s commitment to ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances.
He said MMTC would continue working with healthcare providers and other partners to strengthen access to medical services while encouraging communities to take greater responsibility for their health.
“Medical camps are important because they allow us to reach people who may not routinely visit a hospital. They also help us identify health problems early and encourage people to seek treatment before conditions become more serious,” he said. He said the hospital is planning to hold monthly Medical Camps across the region.
A key component of the camp was the sensitisation of residents on the Social Health Authority (SHA), Kenya’s national health insurance programme. Residents were encouraged to register for SHA to enable them to access healthcare services through the scheme.
Many community members enrolled for SHA during the event, with healthcare workers and registration teams helping residents understand the benefits of having active health coverage.
The area Senior Sub-Chief Samson Wandawa said increasing SHA enrolment was critical in reducing the financial burden associated with healthcare, particularly among low-income households in the area.
He commended the hospital for making healthcare universal for the residents.
“We are encouraging every family to register with SHA because health emergencies can happen at any time. Having health coverage gives families a better chance of receiving treatment without being pushed into financial hardship,” Wandawa said.
Hamptons Hospital has also committed to making healthcare more affordable for SHA members by treating them without charging co-payments. The arrangement is expected to make it easier for patients to seek medical attention without worrying about additional payments at the point of care.
The event attracted many corporate and NGO sponsors and participants including Kenya Red Cross, Pepsi , County Government of Kakamega, County Government of Bungoma, Ministry of Health, Catholic Church, ACK and Tindi Mwale Foundation.
The Medical camp is among a series of events that are being held by MMTC in August and September that will culminate at the MMTC’S Global healthcare conference on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.
This week, MMTC delegation led by its US based Founder Julius Mwale is attending the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches in Life Sciences and Healthcare (ICIALH) in Washington DC , USA on August 10th, 2026.
“Our vision is to make healthcare more accessible, affordable and patient-centred. We believe that technology, modern medical facilities and community outreach can work together to transform the way healthcare is delivered in Kenya,” Said Julius Mwale from the Sidelines of the ICIALH event in Washington , DC.
The success of the medical camp at MMTC also highlighted the importance of partnerships between healthcare institutions and communities in addressing barriers to healthcare access which will be discussed at the Washington event.
For residents who attended the medical camp, the camp provided an opportunity to receive medical attention close to home while also learning more about health insurance and available healthcare services.
Mwale said MMTC would continue supporting initiatives that improve the wellbeing of communities and contribute to Kenya’s broader healthcare goals.
“A healthy community is the foundation of a strong economy and a prosperous country. We will continue investing in initiatives that put people first and ensure that quality healthcare reaches those who need it most,” he said.
Mwale Medical and Technology City is a Ksh200 billion major integrated development in Kakamega County that brings together healthcare, technology, commercial, residential and other facilities with the aim of creating a modern economic hub while improving access to essential services for communities. The model is expanding to 12 countries across Africa with a vision of building 18 smart cities by 2050.
