The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) and the Anglican Church, Embu diocese, have signed a partnership agreement for the construction of 122 bed secondary hospital in Embu town over the next one year.
The hospital- Jumuia Bethsaida Hospital Embu- will be part of the wider Council plan of providing quality and affordable healthcare across the country, under the brand name of Jumuia Hospitals chain. The brief but elaborate ceremony at Jumuia Place Nairobi, was presided over by NCCK General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja and Bishop David Muriithi of Embu diocese.
It was witnessed by NCCK senior management among them Deputy General Secretary Dr. Nelson Makanda and immediate former Embu diocese Rtd. Bishop Henry Kathii among others.
An elated Canon Karanja who spoke shortly before appending his signature to the agreement, said that the partnership was a culmination of lengthy discussions between NCCK and the Embu diocese. He added that he could no longer wait to see Jumuia Bethsaida Embu opening its doors to the public. “It is a great pleasure holding this meeting. I cannot wait to see Bethsaida opening its doors and together we can serve the Lord,” said Canon Karanja.
On his part Bishop Muriithi revealed that the people of Embu were anxiously waiting for the facility. “I met them yesterday and you could easily tell where their hearts are. I can tell you what people are seeing is not just a hospital for Embu but beyond,” he said. The sentiments were echoed by Rtd. Bishop Kathii who pointed out that the Lord’s timing is always the best.
Once complete, Jumuia Bethsaida Hospital will come as a big relieve to those living in Embu, Nyeri and Meru regions who have always travelled long distances to access quality and affordable healthcare.
