AIC Kijabe Hospital is one of the busiest mission teaching hospitals in Africa, home to 25% of the current Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons residents and fellows.
In 2025-2026, we hope to build housing so that all post-graduate medical and surgical trainees can live on the AIC Kijabe Campus.
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Preparing for Growth
Current Numbers: 52 Residents/Fellows
Anesthesiology
Family Medicine
General Surgery
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Orthopedic Surgery
Neurosurgery
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Plastic Surgery
New Programs Pending in 2025-2026
Internal Medicine
Urology
On the horizon
Arthroscopy
ENT/OHNS
Spine Fellowship
Why is Housing Important?
√ Enhance Safety
√ Live in Community
√ Improve Discipleship
√ Readily Accessible care for Patients
√ Expand & Lead in Mission Hospital Healthcare
Problem
Location: AIC Kijabe Hospital is located in a rural area, a minimum 30-minute commute from affordable housing in surrounding towns.
Time: Surgeons start their day at 6 am and often work until 6 pm or later.
Public transport is not readily available before and after these hours, posing challenges for commute.
Community: After-work activities like dinner, Bible study, etc. are not an option for commuting students.
International Students: Many residents are from other African countries. Proximity to the Kijabe community is important for safety, communication (language) and developing relationships.
Solution
For Residents/Fellows: Provide all senior trainees and their families safe, community-oriented housing on Kijabe Hospital campus.
For Kijabe Hospital: Grow healthy workforce for improved patient care and missional impact.
For International Students: Reduce barriers toninclusion (language, food, culture).
To Impact Africa: Address the massive surgical burden across Africa.
Typical Day for a Kijabe Surgical Trainee
3:30 am – Wake Up, breakfast, Bible study, prepare for day
5 am – Walk to Matatu Stage (minibus) for transport from Kimende to Gichengo
5:45 am – Boda (motorcycle taxi) from Gichengo to Kijabe
6 am – Pre-round with patients
7 am – Teaching/Meetings
8 am – Round with consultant
9 am – Theatre schedule starts
1 pm – Lunch/Afternoon Teaching
3 pm – Afternoon Theatre Schedule
6 pm – Finish Work, Boda (motorcycle taxi) to Gichengo
6:30 pm – Matatu (minibus) to Kimende
7 pm – Arrive to Kimende, walk home
