The Nairobi Hospital has reaffirmed its financial stability and operational strength, dismissing recent claims suggesting the institution is collapsing or requires external intervention.
Speaking at a press briefing, Chairman of the Board Dr. Barcley Onyambu and CEO Mr. Felix Osano presented verified data showing that the hospital remains stable and on a clear recovery trajectory.
“Our revenues were approximately KES 12.8 billion in 2024 and KES 11.8 billion in 2025, affected by a temporary insurance suspension. We are now seeing recovery, with monthly revenues stabilising at around KES 1.03 billion in early 2026,” Mr. Osano said. Year-to-date performance shows an 8% revenue growth compared to the same period last year, alongside a KES 33 million surplus, reversing a previous deficit.
Operational indicators are also strong: patient admissions are up 5%, oncology services have doubled thanks to support to Kenyatta National Hospital under a Ministry of Health MoU, and bed occupancy has improved to 59–63%.
“These figures do not reflect distress. They show a hospital that is functioning and improving performance,” Mr. Osano added, noting that reports of a KES 4.2 billion loan and KES 9.1 billion missing are inaccurate. The audited 2024 deficit stood at KES 2.214 billion, largely due to legacy adjustments now addressed, and the 2025 deficit has narrowed to KES 815 million.
Dr. Onyambu emphasised that the situation is a governance matter, not an institutional failure. “The Nairobi Hospital is stable, operational, and continues to provide care across all departments. What is being portrayed as collapse does not reflect reality,” he said, noting that misuse of governance mechanisms by a small group is behind some misleading narratives.
The Board highlighted concerns over individuals using litigation and selective narratives to disrupt hospital operations for personal or commercial gain. “This is not a broad stakeholder position; it is a concentrated effort that risks destabilising the institution,” Dr. Onyambu added.
Despite these challenges, The Nairobi Hospital continues to support national healthcare delivery, invest in advanced medical technology, and uphold international quality standards. The Board and Management reaffirmed their commitment to transparency, proper governance, and patient care.
“We will continue to discharge our mandate responsibly and ensure that this institution remains stable, credible, and focused on patient care,” Dr. Onyambu concluded.
The Nairobi Hospital remains fully operational, committed to serving the interests of all stakeholders, and upholding the highest standards of healthcare.
