The History of Kaimosi Friends Hospital, 1902 - 1996

This paper examines the history of Kaimosi Friends Hospital, located in western Kenya. Established in 1903 by the Friends African Mission (FAM), the hospital was a key component of the Friends Church’s secular departments that supported the primary objective of converting Africans to Christianity. The main purpose of this study was to provide an overview of the hospital’s history. Literature review was undertaken to identify knowledge gaps and collect pertinent written materials for the study. The analysis revealed that the hospital’s history can be interpreted throughtwo lenses: success and failure. The hospital experienced steady growth during the colonial era and even established satellite clinics.Following Kenya’s independence, the management of the hospital was transferred toEast African Yearly Meeting (EAYM) leaders. However, under African leadership, the hospital became a focal point of conflicts and disputes. Ultimately, the hospital ceased operations in 1996.