DAP‑K party leader Eugene Wamalwa appealed to the Trans Nzoia County Government and the national government to work together to accelerate development and improve service delivery for residents, as a dispute over a Sh1 billion Level‑Five hospital in Kitale continues.

Wamalwa, a former Cabinet Secretary for Devolution, said Trans Nzoia residents pay taxes like other Kenyans and therefore deserve first‑class health facilities, noting many currently travel to Uasin Gishu County or Kenyatta National Hospital for specialised treatment.

He added that a modern hospital could also attract patients from neighbouring regions and Uganda, expanding access to quality care beyond the county.

Wamalwa reminded that the Constitution of Kenya mandates cooperation between the two levels of government, arguing that public facilities should serve all residents regardless of whether they are established or managed by national or county authorities.

He warned that continued opposition could keep Trans Nzoia residents seeking treatment outside the county, a situation he said must change.

The standoff pits President William Ruto’s administration, which has pledged to proceed with the Sh1 billion project, against Governor George Natembeya, who argues that healthcare matters should be handled by county governments.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen criticised the governor’s resistance, saying the facility would improve access to medical services for the county’s population.