Nairobi Hospital Breaks Silence: “Services Are Stable” Amid Boardroom Storm

The Nairobi Hospital has moved to calm public concern, insisting that its services remain fully operational despite an ongoing governance dispute. Hospital leaders say the wrangles, which have spilled into courts and headlines, have not affected patient care.

Speaking during a press briefing, Board chair Dr Barcley Onyambu, CEO Felix Osano, and other officials maintained that the facility is financially stable. “We want to set the record straight,” said Phillip Kisia, a director and company secretary. He also criticised the manner in which some board members were arrested, claiming it happened despite a court order. The hospital leadership argued that the situation has been misrepresented in public discussions.

Osano revealed that the hospital generated KSh12.8 billion in revenue in 2024, with monthly earnings averaging KSh1 billion. He added that finances are improving, pointing to a reduction in supplier backlog by KSh230 million since January 2025. “There are no outstanding staff dues,” he said. The CEO also noted that the hospital is owed about KSh2.4 billion by various entities, even as patient admissions continue to rise.

Hospital officials dismissed claims of missing billions as false. They rejected reports suggesting a KSh9.1 billion gap or undisclosed loans, calling such figures misleading. Onyambu linked the crisis to long-standing governance issues, including court orders disrupting annual meetings and financial processes. He stressed that the hospital is owned by the Kenya Hospital Association and accused a small group of interfering with internal systems.

Medical Advisory Board chair Dr Agnes Gachoki also addressed the controversy. She said a group of doctors who met the hospital’s patron acted without proper approval. “There was no official board resolution,” she said, adding that the information shared in that meeting was inaccurate.

Despite the turmoil, the board says it is cooperating with investigators and has nothing to hide. Leaders insist the focus remains on patients as efforts continue to restore order and rebuild trust.