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April 22, 2026
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Inside the rot and rage at Embu’s Ishiara Hospital

Inside the rot and rage at Embu’s Ishiara Hospital

Ishiara Hospital’s crumbling state has sparked outrage...

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Ishiara Hospital, a Level Four facility in Embu, has become a symbol of systemic neglect, culminating in tragic protests on April 14. Residents protested the deteriorating conditions, which led to police opening fire, killing two young men and injuring several others.

  • Two men, Morris Mugo (32) and Patrick Munene Kariuki (22), died from gunshot wounds.
  • The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) had previously raised alarms about the hospital's state.
  • The hospital is severely understaffed, impacting service delivery, with key services like obstetrics and gynaecology already closed.

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