Nakuru War Memorial Hospital reopens amid fresh police standoff
Nakuru War Memorial Hospital’s return to operation has been thrown into fresh controversy after police officers attempted to block staff from accessing the facility a day after it reopened following a court order. The officers reportedly arrived at the hospital on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and initially restricted employees from entering the premises, with the […]
Nakuru War Memorial Hospital has reopened following a court order, but the reopening has been marred by a police standoff. Police officers arrived at the hospital on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and attempted to block staff from accessing the facility, claiming they had received instructions from senior government officials. The hospital's lawyer, Lawrence Karanja, challenged the officers to produce a court order authorizing the closure, stating that the hospital had been reopened under a court directive.
The situation was eventually resolved, allowing staff to access the premises and resume preparations for the restoration of services. The incident has reignited questions surrounding the ownership and subdivision of the hospital's property, with the county government claiming it was reclaiming public land, while Karanja asserts that portions of the property were divided following the hospital's forced closure in 2024.
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