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January 27, 2026
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Senators Question Missing Millions, Data Breaches at County Hospital

Senators Question Missing Millions, Data Breaches at County Hospital

According to the Senators, an auditor-general audit exposed serious weaknesses in internal controls, risk management, and legal compliance at the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital...

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Nandi Governor Stephen Sang faced intense scrutiny from senators over alleged financial mismanagement and legal breaches within Nandi County institutions. The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, led by Senator William Kisang, specifically highlighted issues at Kapsabet Nandi Water and Sanitation Company, Kapsabet Municipality, and the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital (KCRH) during a session on January 27, 2026.

  • The Kapsabet County Referral Hospital was criticized for non-compliance with the Data Protection Act, lacking a data retention schedule and a policy for sensitive patient information, prompting Senator Raphael Chimera to declare the executive was "sitting on a legal time bomb."
  • Lawmakers questioned a reported Ksh8.9 million loss linked to irregular waivers and the lack of revenue from KCRH housing units despite numerous staff accommodations.
  • Governor Sang blamed staff shortages and the transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA), but his explanations were dismissed by senators who cited persistent governance failures.

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