Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Daily Nation
Published on 2024-02-02 06:00:00
Yesterday, Nakuru War Memorial Hospital experienced a disruptive incident when rowdy youths stormed the facility. This comes in the wake of the county government handing over the management of the hospital to its owners. The situation turned chaotic as the youths forced their way into the facility and chased away the few employees who had reported back to work after the hospital was reopened.
The hospital’s matron, Patricia Musale, recounted the terrifying experience, stating that the staff took off in fear of potential harm and theft of their property. The orchestrated takeover by the rowdy youths caused distress and chaos as they gained access to the hospital’s premises.
Earlier in the day, Nakuru County Police commander, Samuel Ndanyi, accompanied by officers, had ensured compliance with a court order to hand over the hospital’s management back to its owners pending the hearing and determination of a court case. The enforcement of this court order led to the inspection of the general condition of the facility, setting the stage for the dramatic events that followed.
Despite the efforts to restore the hospital to its rightful owners, the rowdy youths disrupted the peace, raising concerns about the safety of the facility and the expensive equipment and machines worth over Sh200 million. The hospital staff were left to grapple with the aftermath of the intrusion by the unruly youth, with the matron revealing that a DVR machine with footage of the forceful takeover was missing after the youths gained access to her office.
The events prior to the hospital takeover also revealed a lack of compliance with court orders. Three orders had previously been issued to Mr. Ndanyi by Justice Millicent Odeny, but they were not implemented. As a result, Mr. Ndanyi was summoned to court to explain the difficulties he was facing in complying with the orders.
The chaotic situation has left the hospital staff anxious and uncertain about the status of their equipment and machines. The hospital authorities expressed their initial relief when the facility was handed back through the right channel, but the actions of the rowdy youths have left them with unanswered questions about the safety and integrity of the hospital’s assets.
With the county enforcement team and police officers leaving the premises, the hospital was left to the mercy of the rowdy youth at the gate. It was a stark reminder of the challenges involved in ensuring compliance with court orders and the safety of private institutions.
Ultimately, the case will be mentioned on February 5 to confirm compliance with the court order and to address the challenges that have arisen in the wake of the hospital’s reopening. The events at Nakuru War Memorial Hospital serve as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the assets and integrity of private institutions.
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