Deplorable Health Status in Nandi County: A Crisis Under Sang’s Leadership

   
 Nandi County is facing a severe healthcare crisis, with health facilities across the region in a state of dysfunction and mismanagement. From the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital to various sub-county facilities, including Kaptumo Hospital in Aldai Constituency, residents are now left to contend with a healthcare system that is failing them on multiple fronts.
The situation at Kaptumo Sub-County Hospital has drawn widespread concern. Described as “outrightly dysfunctional,” the facility is lacking critical infrastructure and basic resources. There is no oxygen support system in place, and the hospital’s sanitation is described as “pathetic,” with no essential medications available for patients. Local residents and medical staff alike have voiced frustration over the poor conditions, which they claim have deteriorated under the current county leadership.
While residents struggle with inadequate healthcare, Governor Stephen Sang’s administration is under fire for its apparent disregard for the needs of the people. Recent reports have revealed that county resources were used to fund a lavish birthday celebration for the governor, with costs reportedly exceeding KSh 20 million. Critics argue that such extravagance in the face of a health crisis reflects misplaced priorities and a lack of accountability from county leadership.
“The health facilities are crumbling, ambulances are non-functional, and the governor is spending millions on personal celebrations. This is a betrayal of the people’s trust,” said Kiprotich Cherargei, the Senator for Nandi County. He emphasized that the resources should have been directed towards improving the county’s healthcare services, which are currently inadequate and unprepared for emergencies.
The state of the county’s ambulance services is equally concerning. Many of the vehicles that are supposed to be used for emergencies are inoperable. Some ambulances are without crucial equipment such as oxygen tanks and appropriate patient beds. In a particularly troubling revelation, it was reported that some ambulances have their windows covered with plastic sheets, further exacerbating the risks for patients being transported to hospitals.
Cherargei has called for immediate action to address the crisis. “The people of Nandi deserve better. We need functional hospitals, properly equipped ambulances, and an accountable leadership that prioritizes the well-being of its citizens,” he said.
The senator has vowed that 2025 will be a turning point for the county, stressing that Nandi residents will no longer tolerate the poor governance that has led to such widespread dysfunction. He has called for a collective effort to restore the health sector and hold those in power accountable for their failures.
With the 2027 elections on the horizon, many in Nandi County are hoping for a new direction—one that will focus on rebuilding the healthcare system and ensuring that county resources are used for the benefit of all, rather than for personal gain. The people of Nandi County now find themselves at a crossroads, looking for leadership that will prioritize their health and well-being above all else.  Read More