Colombia Africa Health Limited, a US-based investment firm, has established a Sh200 million outpatient hospital in Ruiru, Kiambu County, targeting middle-class residents.
The newly opened facility, located at Nord Mall in Ruiru Township, marks the company’s third outpatient center in Kenya and its first outside Nairobi.
Colombia Africa is a subsidiary of Columbia Pacific Management, which has previously invested in China, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia before entering the Kenyan market in 2016. The company currently operates two outpatient centers in Nairobi—one in Lavington and another in Parklands—and plans to expand further within and beyond the city.
Speaking at the launch in Ruiru, Columbia Africa’s medical advisor, Dr. John Tole, said the facility will provide a wide range of outpatient services, including consultations, family medicine, maternal and child care, dental, and optical services.
“Our goal is to bring our globally recognized healthcare model directly to Ruiru residents, ensuring they receive expert-driven and compassionate care,” said Dr. Tole.
Designed as a comprehensive one-stop outpatient center, the facility aims to eliminate the need for multiple referrals or repeat hospital visits.
“We are committed to making high-quality healthcare both accessible and affordable so that families in this area receive the best possible treatment close to home. Patients will have access to expert consultations across key specialties, including pediatrics, family medicine, dermatology, and internal medicine,” he added.
The hospital is also equipped with advanced diagnostic services, including general radiology, mammography, ultrasound, a modern laboratory, and non-invasive cardiology assessments, all available under one roof.
To enhance healthcare accessibility, the facility has partnered with leading insurance providers, allowing patients to access services with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Columbia Africa’s Family Physician and Clinical Head, Dr. Linda Thorpe, emphasized that by offering affordable wellness programs and patient-friendly policies, the hospital aims to encourage preventive healthcare.
“This facility will be a relief to the area’s growing middle class, which is constantly seeking modern yet affordable healthcare options,” said Dr. Thorpe.
