Court Bars Dorcas Oduor, Felix Koskei From Interfering With The Nairobi Hospital
News Updated: 28 March 2026 18:20 EAT
The High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei from interfering with the management of The Nairobi Hospital pending the hearing and determination of a case filed by the hospital’s board.
In its ruling, the court directed that the two senior state officials, alongside any government agents acting under their authority, must not take any action that could disrupt the current leadership or operations of the hospital until the matter is conclusively resolved.
The case was filed by members of the hospital’s board, who have accused top government officials of unlawful interference in the affairs of the private medical institution. The board argues that recent actions by state agencies were aimed at influencing governance decisions and altering the leadership structure.
Court documents indicate that the petitioners claim multiple state bodies were deployed in a manner that exceeded their legal mandates. The board alleges that these actions were designed to exert pressure on officials within the hospital and undermine established corporate governance processes.
The dispute has intensified in recent weeks, with claims that investigations, administrative directives, and enforcement actions were initiated despite ongoing court proceedings related to the hospital’s internal affairs. The board maintains that such actions violate due process and threaten institutional independence.
At the heart of the case is the broader question of the extent to which the government can intervene in the management of private institutions. The petitioners insist that any governance disputes should be handled through lawful internal mechanisms and judicial processes, not executive involvement.
The High Court’s orders are intended to preserve the status quo and prevent further escalation of the conflict as the case proceeds. The ruling underscores the judiciary’s role in safeguarding institutional autonomy and ensuring that legal disputes are resolved within the framework of the law.
The matter is now set to proceed to a full hearing, where the court will determine the legality of the alleged interference and outline appropriate remedies. Until then, the management of The Nairobi Hospital remains under its current leadership as protected by the court’s directives.
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