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HomeDaily NewsFriday, March 20, 2026Nairobi Hospital dismisses collapse claims, says facility financially stable - March 2026
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Nairobi Hospital dismisses collapse claims, says facility financially stable - March 2026

The Nairobi Hospital has officially debunked claims of financial collapse and operational instability, asserting its solid standing and ongoing recovery from past disruptions. A Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) at The Nairobi Hospital has disowned five of its members who petitioned President William Ruto regarding management disputes, citing procedural breaches and misleading information. Separately, Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) faces a critical sustainability crisis, with revenue streams failing to cover mounting operational costs, according to warnings from Members of Parliament.

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Nairobi Hospital dismisses collapse claims, says facility financially stable

Nairobi Hospital dismisses collapse claims, says facility financially stable

The Nairobi Hospital has officially debunked claims of financial collapse and operational instability, asserting its solid standing and ongoing recovery from past disruptions.

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Key Highlights

The Nairobi Hospital has officially debunked claims of financial collapse and operational instability, asserting its solid standing and ongoing recovery from past disruptions.

  • The hospital reported Sh12.8 billion in revenue for 2024 and a projected rebound with monthly revenues stabilizing around Sh1.03 billion in early 2026.
  • Key figures include Board Chairman Barcley Onyambu and Chief Executive Officer Felix Osano, who presented financial data to counter circulating inaccuracies.
  • Despite governance disputes highlighted by the board, the hospital maintains it is fully operational and continues to provide vital healthcare services, rejecting reports of a Sh4.2 billion loan and an unaccounted Sh9.1 billion.
Thursday 7:31 PMCapital NewsFirst

Nairobi Hospital doctors disown colleagues who petitioned Ruto over management dispute

Nairobi Hospital doctors disown colleagues who petitioned Ruto over management dispute

A Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) at The Nairobi Hospital has disowned five of its members who petitioned President William Ruto regarding management disputes, citing procedural breaches and misleading information.

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Friday 8:39 AMKenyans

MPs Warn SHA Could Collapse Over Rising Costs

MPs Warn SHA Could Collapse Over Rising Costs

Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) faces a critical sustainability crisis, with revenue streams failing to cover mounting operational costs, according to warnings from Members of Parliament.

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Key Highlights

Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) faces a critical sustainability crisis, with revenue streams failing to cover mounting operational costs, according to warnings from Members of Parliament.

  • The SHA is reportedly collecting approximately Ksh7.4 billion monthly but spending Ksh7.2 billion, leaving it with a precarious financial margin.
  • Dr. James Nyikal, the chair of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health, highlighted the scheme's potential collapse.
  • Concerns follow a recent report by the Auditor General on potential losses of Ksh50 billion during the SHA's initial rollout.
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Key Highlights

A Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) at The Nairobi Hospital has disowned five of its members who petitioned President William Ruto regarding management disputes, citing procedural breaches and misleading information.

  • The MAC represents about 730 consultants and criticized the five doctors for circumventing formal communication channels.
  • Dr. Agnes Gachoki, Chairperson of the MAC, stated the petition was an unauthorized and informal meeting.
  • The hospital leadership, including CEO Felix Osano, affirmed the institution's financial stability and operational soundness, dismissing claims of collapse as unfounded despite longstanding governance challenges.