The establishment of KUTRRH has had a significant impact on its environs in various ways which has seen the local people benefit from its presence. Besides contributing to the health sector, the Hospital has contributed to the economic growth of the local community subsequently raising the living standards of people. First, the construction phase of the Hospital created employment for construction workers who were mostly hired from the locality.Public transport has increased along the route of the Hospital’s location.
This is because of the patients and staff who need to travel to the Hospital to seek and offer medical services respectively. There has been a significant increase in the number of matatus, tuk tuks and motorcycles along the Northern by-pass road.Public transport is a business that contributes to the economy and improves people’s lives through the creation of jobs and easing travel.The presence of the Hospital has created an overall attractiveness of the local area making it more appealing for investment in real estate and various businesses. The number of apartments and commercial buildings has increased exponentially improving the income of investors who have also hired area residents to manage the buildings and others to clean the premises.
A sizeable the Hospital’s staff have hired houses in the locality. The staff and other tenants in the area meanwhile use local labour for laundry and other services. Food outlets have also been on the rise since the Hospital’s establishment leading to a competitive advantage in the food service industry. This has led to friendly costs of meals for the locals. On the same note, markets have also increased due to the increased demand for domestic commodities, groceries and other goods and services supporting local businesses. Farmers also have benefited from supplying their farm produce to the growing market and the Hospital.
In relation to the Hospital’s services, the community has benefited from the environmental care of the facility. This includes tree planting that will positively impact on the climate. The Public Health department frequently organizes cleaning exercises in the environs. This has helped in controlling diseases. KUTRRH purposes to continue making a positive difference in people’s lives by offering quality healthcare and enhancing people’s social and economic well-being.