Kiwoko Projects
Solar Project
It is crucial for businesses and ventures that rely on significant usage of energy to think of a financially appropriate choice of resident energy. Kiwoko Hospital, a rural community hospital in Nakaseke district, is one of such entities looking to make an appropriate choice. The major aim of the hospital management is to cut energy costs with the overall goal of releasing more funds from energy savings for investment in direct patient care.
Since inception, the hospital has been running on diesel generators, and hydropower from a national grid. In June 2017, Kiwoko Hospital procured and installed the first batch of solar panels at its premises.
A total of 10 solar panels (20 by September 2017) and one inverter were put into activity generating an average of 390kWh per month with the highest monthly collection being 554 kWh in October and the lowest at 159kWh in June, the installation month. This installation led to an actual cut in electricity bill payments of UGX 1,982,893, equating to a total savings of approximately 396.4 in 2017 with an effective six-months solar power use. In 2018, with a solar power usage for the twelve months and an addition of one extra inverter and a further 20 panels, the average monthly power collection shot up to 983kWh.
The bill cuts went to UGX 8,575,934 - an annual total savings of approximately 1,713. The years 2019 and 2020 with total solar power yields of 10779 kWh and 11055kWh respectively, led to electricity bill cuts of UGX 8,267,110 and UGX 8,478,976, equaling annual power savings of 1,648 and 1,691. Key to note is the addition of 32 more solar panels and a third inverter in December 2020, too late to have a significant bill cut for the same year. This is expected to be significant for the year 2021. By January 2021, the hospital had saved a total of 29,781,840 off electricity bills.
Health Training Institute Girls' Hostel
To create a suitable learning environment, KH management has proposed construction of a hostel for female students. As quoted by the A. K. Build Aiders Ltd, construction of the girls’ hostel will cost a total of Ugx 931,305,503. The hospital has been able to erect a substructure and the ground floor slab at a cost of Ugx 105,634,667 plus Ugx 10,000,000 for preliminary surveys and consultation hence spending a total of Ugx 115,634,667.
On completion, the girls’ hostel will consist of two floors namely, the ground floor and the first floor. Each floor will have 14 rooms hence a total of 28 rooms each room accommodating 4 students and hence a total of 112 students. The building will have a total of 16 bathrooms, and 8 toilets, 8 and 4, respectively on each floor. To ease funding, the management has suggested a 2-phase construction strategy where each floor will cost Ugx 407,835,418 which totals up to Ugx 815,670,836 (the funding gap). For more information or support Email: businessmanager@kiwokohospital.org.
Kiwoko Hospital Farm
The hospital has 72 acres of farmland located in Kattabalalo village, Nakaseke district. Of the 72 acres, 20 have been cultivated with pine trees to cater for future time demand for timber by the hospital, generate income as well as offset the hospital’s carbon dioxide (CO2) production in the era of climate change.
KH management is looking forward to introducing livestock and crops on the farm and any correspondences should be directed to the business manager by
Craft Shop
The hospital oversees a craft shop whose products are made by HIV-positive women majorly widows and single mothers that attend the HIV clinic at Kiwoko. The craft producers are skilled for production of high-quality commercial crafts and related products.
The income generated from this venture supports women living with HIV in terms of providing a balanced meal for their families, which is highly desired during ARV medication, providing school fees for their children among other needs. Some of the products made include: Christmas decorations (sisal angels, banana angels, maize angels, straw angels, Christmas cards), necklaces, ear rings, bags, etc. Place an order by emailing:visitors@kiwokohospital.org
Kiwoko Guest House
For overseas students and short -term volunteers, KH provides accommodation in the hospital Guest House which is located within the hospital compound at a cost of UGX 105,000 per night (rates of 2021).
In addition to accommodation, the Guest House provides meals (food and drinks) and laundry services. The Guest House consists of 6 bedrooms, a communal sitting area and a kitchen. The hospital welcomes all students and volunteers regardless of faith background. Nonetheless, all visitors are requested to respect the Christian ethos of the hospital such as daily morning prayers which mark the beginning of the daily activities at the hospitals. Book a room in the Guest House by visitors@kiwokohospital.org
Kiwoko Training Centre
The training center provides accommodation for individual visitors, teams and Ugandan medical students. The center also provides conference facilities for workshops and trainings. KH training center consists of 4 self-contained rooms which can accommodate up to 3 people each; 4 twin rooms in the female corridor with shared toilet and showers; 4 twin rooms in the male corridor with shared toilet and showers; a dormitory for 6 people sharing a shower and toilet facilities; another dormitory for 4 people sharing a shower and toilet facilities as well as an outside toilet block. All of these rooms are fully furnished with a comfortable bed and a mosquito net, a towel, candles and matches, cloth hangers and a bottle of drinking water for each guest.
The center is also equipped with a large ballroom where the trainings and workshops are done. The ballroom has two whiteboards, markers and a board cleaner as well as a projector which is available on demand. The training center can also provide food for small and large groups. For special orders and specific food requirements and any other special arrangements, prior communication is advised. There is an outside turf-grassed compound next to the training center where tents can be erected for larger functions. Please note that it is against the hospital policy to consume alcoholic drinks at on the hospital premises.
To book this space, please contact Stephen Park on: visitors@kiwokohospital.org .
Phone: +256 759740568 or +256 784432292
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