War Memorial Hospital wins court battle against Nakuru County Gov't

Push and pull continue to rage the War Memorial Hospital after hired goons again infiltrated the hospital during a reopening leaving the workers in limbo despite six court orders that the Nakuru County Government has so far ignored.

It is still a puzzle who is behind the interferences and protection of the government despite court orders barring anyone from the hospital's operations that sits on a 25-acre land and has been in operation for over 100 years.

The Hospital staff and management still face obstacles in accessing the facility even though six court orders issued between October 2023 and January 2024 were blatantly ignored.

The Nyandarua Environment and Lands Court rejected an application by the County Government of Nakuru to set aside the orders protecting the War Memorial Hospital. These orders prohibit any interference by the County Government in the hospital's affairs and property possession.

The county police commander has been tasked with ensuring compliance. However, challenges persist as the hospital fights to maintain control.

War Memorial's lease title, initially issued in 1922, was renewed for 50 years in 2021. However, a recent complaint by the County Government of Nakuru led to its cancellation on May 19, 2023.

The court found it puzzling that Land Registrar Erick Nyamu chose to publish a notice of 'loss' of the certificate of title, despite no such loss being reported by the hospital management.