President William Ruto has intervened in the significant governance and operational disputes plaguing Nairobi Hospital. The State House confirmed the intervention following numerous complaints from stakeholders.

• The intervention aims to ensure transparency and safeguard patient care, staff, and the institution’s stability.
• Key individuals and groups involved include President William Ruto, the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), affiliated doctors, and patients.
• Disputes involve KHA membership, Board elections, allegations of mismanagement, and mounting litigation, with Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei having previously convened fourteen consultative meetings.

The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) is protesting the "persecution" of doctors following the arrest and detention of Dr. Job Obwaka, 79, amid a leadership dispute at Nairobi Hospital.

• Dr. Obwaka, a board member of Nairobi Hospital, was reportedly detained on Saturday morning despite having been granted anticipatory bail.
• The KMA, led by its president Dr. Simon Kigondu, is demanding Dr. Obwaka's immediate release, citing his age, health, and alleged disregard for court orders.
• The association accuses the state of abusing power to interfere with the leadership of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), which owns and operates the hospital.

Veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka has spent his third night in police custody following his arrest on Friday. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is calling for his release, citing concerns about potential misuse of state power.

• Dr. Obwaka, an 83-year-old Nairobi Hospital board member, was arrested on Friday morning outside his clinic.
• The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is involved in advocating for his release.
• While the alleged offense is bailable, authorities have reportedly refused bail citing "instructions from above."

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has threatened to go on strike on Monday, February 19th, over the alleged unfair and mysterious arrests of officials linked to Nairobi Hospital.

• The union is protesting the arrest of 83-year-old doctor and board member Dr Job Obwaka, along with other hospital officials Samson Kinyanjui, Valery Gaya, and Chris Bichage.
• KMPDU secretary general Davji Atelah demanded the immediate release of the detained officials.
• If not released by midnight, the union plans to strike, citing concerns about the safety of doctors in their workplaces.