By Aoma Keziah,
The Nairobi Hospital has once again reassured the public of its financial health and operational stability, even as it faces ongoing court proceedings with one of its creditors.
At a joint press briefing held by the Board of Trustees and the Board of Management, hospital leaders emphasized that the institution remains sound and continues to meet all its obligations to staff, suppliers, and patients. They described the creditor petition filed by Opticom Kenya Ltd as a legal issue under active contestation while dialogue towards an out-of-court resolution is still underway.
Chief Executive Officer Felix Osano highlighted that the hospital’s ongoing modernization drive is being financed entirely from internally generated revenue, with no external borrowing. He noted that KSh 1.5 billion has already been invested in upgrades, which include six new labour and delivery suites, a 256-slice CT scanner with advanced imaging capacity, and a state-of-the-art cardiac centre featuring the region’s first biplane catheterisation laboratory.
“These developments reflect prudent financial management and a commitment to excellence in care. Each project is designed to increase capacity, improve patient outcomes, and keep us at the forefront of specialised medicine,” Mr. Osano said.
Additionally, they also addressed recent concerns over service tariffs. In July, a 5 percent increase was introduced following cost analysis and benchmarking, but this prompted some insurance providers to temporarily suspend partnerships. After further talks, the hospital reversed the adjustment to allow more engagement with stakeholders. Services have since returned to the earlier rates.
“This was a goodwill decision, made to ensure patients were not inconvenienced and to foster open dialogue with insurers,” Mr. Osano added.
Board Chairman Dr. Barcley Onyambu acknowledged that past decisions by former boards had strained the institution’s reputation. He said the current leadership is focused on stronger governance, greater accountability, and safeguarding the hospital’s long-term mission. He pointed to the recent lifting of court-imposed restrictions as a sign of regained stability.
“This moment marks a turning point. It not only removes barriers to investment but also strengthens our resolve to uphold the highest standards in healthcare,” Dr. Onyambu said.
The Nairobi Hospital has reaffirmed its pledge to transparency, sound financial stewardship, and continuous improvement of patient services as it positions itself for the future.
Mt Kenya Times 
John Kariuki