President William Ruto has defended the takeover of Nairobi Hospital, citing alleged fraud and mismanagement by "charlatans, conmen and fraudsters" and stating that changes are inevitable to prevent the facility's collapse.

• The President claims he acted to safeguard the hospital after being approached by senior doctors and professionals.
• Doctors cited massive financial irregularities, including Sh9.1 billion in missing cash reserves and Sh3 billion in documented deficits.
• Critics, like Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, accuse Ruto of using intimidation to install loyalists on the hospital's board.