The longstanding boardroom battle between Nairobi Hospital and Board Chairman Herman Manyora has taken a new twist with the former issuing a stern warning to members of the public regarding Manyora’s letter that was widely circulated on Saturday, August 9, which the hospital deemed as fake.

In a media statement, the hospital claimed that Manyora has never held the position of Chairman and labeled the document as “fake, malicious, and intended to mislead stakeholders.”

The hospital further revealed that it has lodged complaints with investigative authorities over allegations that Manyora engaged in corrupt practices, including soliciting bribes from suppliers.

According to the statement, his recent actions appear to be an attempt to “divert attention from his improprieties and indiscretions.”

“The Nairobi Hospital has noted with concern the circulation of a fraudulent letter purporting to be from “Herman Manyora, Chairman, Board of Management.” We clarify that Mr. Manyora is not, and has never been, the Chairman of The Nairobi Hospital. The document is fake, malicious, and intended to mislead our stakeholders,” the statement read in part.

“The hospital has filed complaints with investigative authorities over Mr. Manyora’s corruption conduct soliciting bribes from suppliers of the Hospital.”

Dr. Barcley Onyambu, the so-called ‘legitimate’ Chairman of the Board of Management under the Kenya Hospital Association, emphasized that all official communications will only come from either himself or the hospital’s CEO, Felix Osano.

He also confirmed that a scheduled meeting with insurance leaders on Monday, August 11, 2025, would proceed as planned under Osano’s leadership. This development follows another major standoff between the hospital and eight top insurance companies that have suspended their services at the facility.

This development raises concerns about potential fraud and misconduct within the healthcare sector, prompting calls for further investigation into the matter.

In Manyora’s letter, it was revealed that  its Board of Management took decisive action against Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Felix Osano and Company Secretary Gilbert Nyamweya for alleged gross misconduct and disregard for board authority.

Manyora outlined a series of controversial decisions by the CEO.The decisions included an unauthorized 61 per cent increase in patient charges—implemented without board approval—which led to the insurers taking the decisive action against the hospital. According to Manyora, the move has severely restricted patient access and tarnished the institution’s reputation.

The letter further revealed shocking lapses in hospital management, including non-functional boiler, forcing patients to take “French baths” (sponge baths) due to lack of hot water.

Also cited were an abrupt termination of senior staff contracts without due process as well as an unauthorized trip to China by the CEO and top executives to procure medical equipment—despite the hospital’s financial constraints and lack of board approval.

The Board was revealed to have resolved to take disciplinary action against Osano and Nyamweya, citing violations of a court order issued on July 3, 2025 regarding hospital governance.