The leadership of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), under CEO Dr. Evanson Kamuri, is being called into question following a troubling incident involving blogger Bevalyne Kwamboka.
Kwamboka, a social media personality and Chipo Mwitu vendor, was admitted to KNH after falling ill, only to discover that the hospital’s CT scan machine was non-functional.
Despite being Kenya’s largest referral hospital, KNH could not provide this essential service, forcing Kwamboka to be referred to another hospital, GMC, for the necessary scans.
This incident has ignited widespread criticism of Dr. Kamuri’s leadership, as the inability of the hospital to function effectively has raised alarms about the state of public healthcare.
KNH, the leading medical facility in the region, is supposed to be equipped to handle all kinds of medical emergencies.
The lack of such basic medical equipment is a stark reminder of the systemic failures that plague public healthcare in Kenya.
KNH CEO Evanson Kamori gestures during a past media presser. Photo: Tuko (Instagram)
The failure to provide essential services at KNH, once seen as a beacon of hope, is a reflection of deeper issues within the hospital’s management and the health sector at large.
The situation also highlights the growing discontent among ordinary Kenyans, who see their needs for healthcare ignored.
Kwamboka’s experience has been shared widely, with many pointing to it as a clear example of the country’s failing public health system.
Some, including prominent voices like Rein Asamoh, have slammed the government’s response, pointing out that it is not about seeking attention but rather exposing the incompetence within the health sector.
KNH CEO Evanson Kamori appears before a parliamentary committee. Photo: The Star Source: Facebook
It is becoming evident that the people deserve better than what they are getting.
This is compounded by the dismissive attitude of some government bloggers, who have labeled Kwamboka’s comments as “clout chasing.”
This perspective is being criticized by many who argue that questioning the adequacy of public healthcare is essential and should not be trivialized for political gain.
Citizens, particularly those experiencing poor services firsthand, must be able to hold their leaders accountable without being silenced by those in positions of power.
