The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) Board Chairperson Professor Olive Mugenda has resigned with immediate effect.
According to a statement shared by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed, President William Ruto has officially received the resignation.
Consequently, the head of state has decided to disband the entire KUTRRH Board.
Additionally, the hospital CEO Ahmed Dagane, has been ordered to proceed on indefinite leave by the Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa.
Dr. Zainab Gura has been appointed as the Acting CEO of KUTRRH.
Moreover, the previously appointed acting CEO, Isaac Kamau, has been relieved of his duties.
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Here is the full statement
President William Ruto has received and accepted the resignation of Professor Olive Mugenda as the Chairperson of the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) Board, with immediate effect.
The President acknowledges Professor Mugenda’s significant contributions to the growth and development of KUTRRH during her tenure and extends his gratitude for her service.
Following Professor Mugenda’s resignation, and in line with efforts to restore stability and effective governance at KUTRRH, the following decisions have been made:
1. Disbandment of the KUTRRH Board:
The entire KUTRRH Board has been disbanded with immediate effect, and the process of reconstituting it has commenced.2. Leadership Changes at the Hospital:
As per directives from the Cabinet Secretary for Health: The CEO, Mr. Ahmed Dagane, has been directed to proceed on indefinite leave.Dr. Zainab Gura has been appointed as the Acting CEO of KUTRRH.
Mr. Isaac Kamau, who was recently appointed by the board as Acting CEO, has been released from his duties and is directed to report to the Ministry of Health Headquarters.
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KUTRRH Staff Strike
KUTRRH staff on Monday, December 2, took to the streets to demonstrate over the alleged cancellation of their health coverage and poor working conditions.
According to the medical personnel, non-staff and other employees also demanded the reinstatement of Ahmed Dagane as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The workers also protested over a lack of a clear organizational structure.
A memorandum from the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) highlighted the concerns, calling for urgent intervention and adherence to Executive Order No. 5 of 2024, which outlines human resource reforms in healthcare.
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