The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret is facing a severe financial crisis, burdened by a close to Ksh.3 billion debt. This situation has led to difficult decisions, including withholding statutory deductions for employees, while also facing accusations of unfair hiring practices.

• MTRH is grappling with a debt of nearly Ksh.3 billion, forcing the management to remit only employees’ net pay.
• CEO Dr. Philip Kirwa revealed the hospital's financial strain.
• The Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Implementation Committee, Budalangi MP Raphael Wanjala, described the situation as "a serious matter" requiring urgent government intervention.
• Doctors, including KMPDU North Rift Chair Dr. Jackson Mulei, have raised concerns about the inadequacy of funds from the Social Health Authority (SHA) programme.
• The hospital is accused of favoring the Kalenjin community in hiring, with critics claiming over 66% of its workforce is from one community, exceeding the 30% legal threshold.