The drama surrounding Herman Manyora has taken a new twist after a Nairobi Court on Monday, 7 July, suspended his appointment as Chairperson of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA) board.  Manyora's suspension follows a petition challenging the legitimacy of his claim to the position.  The political analyst's position is now in limbo after the ruling, pending the determination of the petition challenging his tenure.

The case is set to be heard next Thursday.  On Monday, the Board of Management of The Nairobi Hospital issued a public notice cautioning stakeholders and the general public against engaging with Manyora in any capacity.  Nairobi Hospital in Upper Hill.

File According to the notice, Manyora's claim to the chairmanship stemmed from what was described as a 'self-appointment process not recognised under the laws and constitution governing the Association.'  In the notice, the board stressed that Manyora was neither authorised to act on behalf of KHA nor Nairobi Hospital.  "The institution will not be liable for any transactions or representations made by him or his agents," the notice read.  Manyora, known for his political commentary and academic work, is yet to respond to the suspension or the Nairobi Hospital board's statement.

Over the past few days, there has been confusion regarding the management at the Nairobi Hospital.