State House has defended President William Ruto's involvement in the Nairobi Hospital crisis, stating his actions were in response to petitions regarding leadership wrangles and mismanagement.

• The government invoked Section 800 of the Companies Act to appoint inspectors to investigate the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA).
• Key individuals involved include President William Ruto (in his capacity as patron of KHA) and his Chief of Staff, Felix Koskei.
• This intervention comes amidst ongoing controversies at Nairobi Hospital, including a standoff with health insurance companies and claims of financial mismanagement.

President William Ruto has strongly refuted allegations made by opposition leaders, labeling them as clueless and accusing them of engaging in ethnic politics. This statement comes amid his tour of the western Kenya region.

• The President launched several ongoing projects during his visit.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and opposition leaders.
• The visit marks President William Ruto's first day touring the western Kenya region.

Concerns are mounting over the credibility and transparency of the upcoming Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) elections scheduled for April 2.

• A key challenger, Dr. Clarence Eboso, withdrew from the race for Secretary General, leaving the incumbent, Devji Atellah, unopposed.
• Dr. Eboso cited a lack of credibility, fairness, withheld election directives, altered membership registers, and vulnerabilities in the online voting platform as reasons for his withdrawal.
• The Independent Electoral Committee (IEC) maintains the election preparations are credible, having vetted over 130 applications for elective positions.

President William Ruto has pledged government intervention to restore The Nairobi Hospital to its former premier status, amidst a deepening governance and legal crisis.

• The President warned that no individual or group would be allowed to "hold it hostage" and urged decisive action against exploitation of the hospital.
• Key players include President William Ruto, a group of stakeholders (doctors, patients, Kenya Hospital Association - KHA), and the hospital's Board Chairman Dr. Job Obwaka, who faces charges.
• Disputes involve disagreements over membership, board elections, conflicts of interest, and unresolved internal wrangles that have led to legal cases and the charging of Dr. Job Obwaka and three other directors.

President William Ruto has warned the opposition against politicizing the Nairobi hospital management row following the arrest and charging of implicated officials. He stated that those involved will be removed from their positions.

• Key person: President William Ruto
• Key institution: Nairobi hospital
• Notable action: Officials implicated in the management row will be removed from their roles.
• Location of statement: Cheptais, Mt. Elgon during a tour of the Western region.

President William Ruto has cautioned the opposition against fueling disputes over the management of the Nairobi Hospital.

• President Ruto issued the warning during a visit to Western Kenya.
• The opposition has been vocal about alleged mismanagement issues at the Nairobi Hospital.
• The President emphasized the need for constructive dialogue rather than political wrangling concerning public institutions.

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is transitioning to a fully paperless system with the launch of the Afya Apex HMIS/ERP system, set to go live on March 20.

• The digital platform aims to streamline hospital operations, reduce patient waiting times, and improve efficiency.
• The initiative is spearheaded by KNH, with its acting Chief Executive Officer, Richard Lesiyampae, highlighting the expected benefits to patient care.
• The hospital has received 1,286 tablets and a 10-year free internet package to support the implementation.