Nairobi Hospital reassures public of operations amid ongoing leadership dispute
By Cynthia Lodite, March 16, 2026The Nairobi Hospital has issued a statement assuring patients, staff and the public that it remains fully operational despite the ongoing leadership wrangles surrounding the health care facility.
In a Press Release on Monday, March 16, 2026, the institution stated that all departments are functioning normally while medical teams continue to provide services without disruption.
“The Nairobi Hospital wishes to assure all staff, patients and stakeholders that the Hospital remains stable, fully operational, and open to the public as normal. Our clinical and support teams continue to deliver services across all departments, and we remain fully committed to providing quality healthcare to our patients and the wider community,” read the statement in part.
At the same time, the Institution explained that for more than 70 years, the hospital has operated under the Articles of Association of the Kenya Hospital Association.
Further adding that the facility has often provided the governance framework guiding oversight, accountability and institutional stewardship.
“For over seven decades now, The Nairobi Hospital has operated under the Articles of Association of the Kenya Hospital Association, which provide the governance framework guiding oversight, accountability and institutional stewardship,” the Hospital stated.
Meanwhile, according to the Chairman of the Board of Management, Dr Barcley Onyambu, the framework continues to underpin the hospital’s commitment to transparency, responsible management and high standards of governance.
The Hospital further announced that it is fully aware of matters currently before the courts concerning governance issues, noting that these matters are part of an ongoing judicial process and are therefore sub judice.
The statement comes at a time when several governance disputes involving the hospital are currently before the courts. However, the hospital declined to discuss details of the cases, saying the matters are part of an ongoing judicial process.
“The hospital is aware of matters currently before the courts concerning governance issues. These matters are part of an ongoing judicial process and are therefore sub judice,” the statement said.
“The Hospital further clarifies that official communication on behalf of The Nairobi Hospital is issued only through the Office of the Chairman of the Board of Management, Dr. Barcley Onyambu or the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Felix Osano,” read the statement.
Likewise, the facility has also warned that any statements circulated outside the listed channels should not be regarded as official communication from The Nairobi Hospital.