Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has refuted assertions that the county’s healthcare infrastructure has collapsed, maintaining that all critical medical services continue to operate without disruption.
During a press conference at the Nyamira County Referral Hospital, Nyaribo characterized remarks by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale in the Senate as unfounded, suggesting they inaccurately portrayed service delivery breakdowns in the region.
The governor emphasized that essential diagnostic and treatment amenities, including CT scan, X-ray, and dialysis services, function optimally and consistently.
Previously, Nyaribo had inspected various departments within the medical facility, inviting CS Duale to personally visit the hospital and confirm the operational status of equipment and services.
“I challenge Duale to come to Nyamira County Referral Hospital to see that we possess the supposed missing machinery and that it functions properly,” he stated.
Nyaribo further accused the Ministry of Health of neglecting to remit Sh454 million to the county under the Social Health Authority (SHA) program, despite what he described as exemplary compliance levels.
“We are dedicated to providing healthcare services despite being owed Sh454 million. Nyamira stands sixth in compliance but last in reimbursement, and this inequity requires resolution,” Nyaribo said.
The governor also revealed that the county will commence distribution of medications valued at Sh100 million starting April 24, 2026, to be allocated through the Drug Revolving Fund program across 116 healthcare institutions.
County Executive Committee Member for Health Dr Donald Mogoi endorsed the governor’s stance, noting that Nyamira occupies 16th position nationally in SHA registration, with 56.9 percent coverage.
“How can SHA have disbursed Sh400 million to us if healthcare services have deteriorated in this county?” Dr Mogoi questioned.
He highlighted the inconsistency in reimbursement rates despite performance under the scheme, encouraging skeptics to investigate the actual conditions on site.
“I urge those with doubts to visit and identify which hospital is not operational, as we managed 5,939 CT scan and X-ray cases in 2025,” he said.
Dr Mogoi additionally mentioned that the renal unit at the referral hospital conducts approximately 56 dialysis sessions weekly, demonstrating what he called consistent service delivery.