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March 17, 2026
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CS Duale defends his role in the Nairobi Hospital crisis, orders audit on governance concerns

CS Duale defends his role in the Nairobi Hospital crisis, orders audit on governance concerns

Health CS Aden Duale defended the government’s role in the Nairobi Hospital crisis, ordering an audit over governance and financial concerns while denying any takeover plans...

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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the government's intervention in the affairs of Nairobi Hospital due to concerns over its governance and financial management.

  • The government has ordered a clinical audit of Nairobi Hospital's infrastructure and operations, alongside probes by investigative agencies into allegations of poor governance, tax evasion, and corruption.
  • Key figures involved include Health CS Aden Duale and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
  • The intervention comes amidst at least 11 court cases filed at the hospital over the past three years, impacting patient care through shortages of medical supplies and delayed surgeries.

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