Senior medical consultants at The Nairobi Hospital have confirmed they sought the intervention of President William Ruto amid a protracted governance crisis at the private facility. The doctors, part of a group calling itself the Nairobi Hospital Consultants Association (NHCA), stated their action was prompted by a long-standing dispute with the hospital's board over management and procurement issues.
The consultants allege mismanagement and a breakdown in governance, which they claim threatens the hospital's standards. The board has previously defended its actions, stating it operates within its mandate. The hospital is one of Kenya's largest private healthcare providers.
President Ruto's office has not issued a public statement regarding the consultants' appeal. The situation highlights ongoing tensions in the administration of a key national health institution.
