Nairobi Hospital assures public of normal operations amid court case
The Nairobi Hospital Monday assured staff, patients and stakeholders that its services remain uninterrupted despite ongoing governance-related matters before the courts.
In a statement issued by the hospital’s Board Chairman, Barcley Onyambu, the facility said it remains stable, fully operational and open to the public, with all departments continuing to offer services as usual.
The hospital noted that its clinical and support teams are continuing to deliver care across all units while maintaining their commitment to providing quality healthcare to patients and the wider community.
According to the statement, the institution has operated for more than 70 years under the Articles of Association of the Kenya Hospital Association, which provide the governance framework guiding oversight, accountability and institutional management.
The hospital acknowledged that certain governance issues involving the institution are currently before the courts.
However, it stated that the matters are part of an ongoing judicial process and are therefore sub judice, making it inappropriate for the hospital to comment further at this time.
The hospital also clarified that official communication on behalf of the institution is issued only through the Office of the Chairman of the Board of Management, Dr. Onyambu, or the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Felix Osano.
It cautioned the public that any statements circulated outside these channels should not be considered official communication from the hospital.
Hospital officials were at the weekend arrested in what was seen as part of efforts to force change of leadership at the facility.
Those detained include elderly doctor Job Obwaka, a director at the Kenya Hospital Association and an admitting consultant at The Nairobi Hospital, and the hospital board vice chairperson Samson Kinyanjui, who are being held at Muthaiga Police Station.
Another director, Valery Gaya, is being held at Pangani Police Station alongside former director Chris Bichage.
Dr Obwaka faces up to five charges related to registration of the hospital officials, a draft charge sheet showed.