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April 17, 2026
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Inside sick Kimalel Health Centre in Baringo

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...

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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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