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Originally published by Nation CountiesApril 17, 2026
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Inside sick Kimalel Health Centre in Baringo
'The staff are even saying sometimes snakes are falling from [the roof]. It is a sad state of affairs...' — Senator Richard Onyonka...
✨ Key Highlights
The once-thriving Kimalel Health Centre in Baringo South is now in a state of severe neglect, characterized by overgrown grounds, collapsing ceilings, and failing infrastructure.
- The facility, which once served as a lifeline for kala-azar patients across the North Rift Region, is now dilapidated and poses a risk to its few remaining patients.
- Healthcare workers continue to serve at the center despite the hazardous conditions, demonstrating resilience amidst systemic neglect.
- Members of the Senate Health Committee, including Senators Jackson Mandago, Richard Onyonka, and Vincent Chemitei, were shocked by the conditions during a recent visit, calling for immediate accountability from the Baringo County government.
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