“Muturi Explodes: Ruto Using State Agencies to ‘Grab’ Nairobi Hospital Through Proxy Firms”
By Jeff Kizzilah
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has strongly opposed what he describes as a politically driven attempt to take over the management of The Nairobi Hospital, accusing senior government officials of interfering in the affairs of the institution.
Muturi alleged that the hospital’s Board of Directors was recently summoned for questioning by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations following instructions from senior government offices, including the office of the Head of Public Service Felix Kosgei.
According to Muturi, the summoning of the board was part of a wider scheme aimed at exerting pressure on the hospital’s leadership and paving the way for external interests to gain control of the institution.
He further accused the office of the Attorney General, led by Dorcas Oduor, of improperly facilitating investigations into the hospital’s internal affairs.
Muturi claimed that multiple state agencies, including the Kenya Revenue Authority and the Registrar of Companies, had been drawn into the matter under questionable circumstances.
Muturi also alleged that individuals linked to William Ruto were positioning themselves to influence the hospital’s leadership and operations. He specifically mentioned businessman Jackson Chebet, whom he described as a proxy associated with Stabex International Ltd, claiming the firm was being used to facilitate the alleged takeover.
“These actions raise serious questions about the use of state machinery to intimidate private institutions and influence their governance,” Muturi said.
He called for transparency in the investigations and urged authorities to respect the independence of private institutions, warning that politicizing the management of key health facilities could undermine public trust in governance and the healthcare sector.
Muturi further demanded that any investigations into the hospital’s affairs be conducted fairly and without political interference, emphasizing that Kenya’s institutions must operate within the rule of law and free from undue pressure.
