Governor Wamatangi orders probe into erroneous referrals, corruption at Kiambu hospitals

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has ordered investigations into allegations of malpractice by some hospitals in the county, following claims of erroneous referrals aimed at defrauding patients.

Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony of Uthiru Hospital in Kabete, Wamatangi highlighted increasing cases of collusion between health workers and private facilities, where patients are directed to seek services and purchase drugs from specific private health facilities.

He emphasized that the county had made substantial investments to ensure the availability of drugs and services in public hospitals and reiterated his commitment to delivering quality and affordable healthcare to the residents of Kiambu.

"Unajua mtu anakuja hapa ya kichwa ni panadol; alafu mwenye kuandika anaandika dawa ingine alafu anaambiwa enda kwa chemist ile kwa corner,” said Wamatangi.

“Na sasa nawaambia kama kuna mkora mmoja kati ya watu ishirini, kuja tuongee, mtusaidie kutoa huyo mkora. Kama ni in-charge wa hii facility, kuja useme ni huyu na huyu, tutoe hao watu ndio watusaidie kumaliza hii shida.”

In his remarks, Wamatangi stressed the need to eliminate corrupt individuals within the healthcare system, urging staff to come forward and expose any wrongdoers.