The Kenya Hospital Association (KHA) which runs Nairobi Hospital has assured the public that its dedication to providing quality healthcare remains unaffected by an ongoing legal challenge.
This follows a temporary court order suspending the implementation of a resolution regarding the election of directors to the board of management and the election of trustees of the association on December 4, 2024. The suspension will remain in place pending the hearing and determination of the case.
The hospital’s acting CEO Felix Osano confirmed that while the institution will comply with the court order, it will also pursue appropriate legal remedies.
“The restrictions and inconveniences notwithstanding, as a law-abiding institution, we fully respect the judicial process and will comply with the orders while seeking appropriate remedies before the court,” the hospital stated in a letter.
The legal dispute arose after Samuel Mithamo Muchiri filed a case against the hospital’s board of management and trustees.
Muchiri alleges that the defendants failed to file an updated index of members with the Registrar of Companies. He further claims they have engaged in serious acts of malfeasance, breaching their duty to act in the best interests of the institution.
Additionally, Muchiri asserts that the hospital has suffered losses exceeding Ksh.1.5 billion and is burdened with supplier debts amounting to nearly Ksh.3 billion.
Nairobi Hospital says it remains committed to ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services while navigating the legal process.
The CEO says that the order by the court places temporary restrictions on the hospital governance and financial operations with the potential of adversely affecting service delivery to thousands of patients daily.
