The government has finally addressed the ongoing turmoil surrounding The Nairobi Hospital, as legal battles and governance disputes continue to shake the prestigious medical institution.
In a statement issued on Monday, March 16, State House spokesperson Hussein Mohammed revealed that President William Ruto had been briefed on the issues affecting the hospital and had directed that all ongoing processes be handled transparently.
According to State House, the president stepped in after receiving numerous complaints from stakeholders worried about the hospital’s leadership wrangles and financial management. These concerns, raised by doctors, association members, and patients, warned that the prolonged disputes could eventually affect patient care and the institution’s overall stability.
“A multi-agency team comprising representatives from the business registration services, the Asset Recovery Agency, the Kenya Revenue Authority, the DCI among others undertook the investigations and submitted the report to the AG,” the statement read partly.
The hospital, managed by the Kenya Hospital Association, has faced persistent internal tensions for more than a year. Reports have circulated about boardroom conflicts and alleged financial mismanagement, with some insiders suggesting the hospital’s significant monthly revenue may have fueled power struggles within its leadership.
Last week, speculation spread online suggesting that the government intended to take control of the facility. However, State House dismissed the claims, emphasizing that the president’s involvement is limited to ensuring lawful procedures and institutional stability rather than influencing the hospital’s leadership structure.
State House also disclosed that efforts to resolve the standoff have included consultative meetings led by Felix Koskei.
Meanwhile, investigations into the hospital’s affairs are underway after the Attorney General invoked Section 800 of the Companies Act to appoint inspectors following formal petitions from concerned members.
A multi-agency team comprising the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Kenya Revenue Authority, and other state agencies submitted a report on March 6, triggering several arrests and charges against individuals linked to the hospital’s management.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has also clarified that the hospital cannot be sold or privatized, noting that its structure as a company limited by guarantee protects it from such moves.