13/08/2026
Kapenguria County Referral Hospital Deserted for Two Weeks
Kapenguria County Referral Hospital has reportedly been without normal medical services for the past two weeks, leaving patients and residents deeply concerned.
According to Chemankal, the crisis follows the resignation of the hospital’s Medical Superintendent, Dr. Kapchanga, who reportedly resigned two weeks ago citing inadequate support from the County Government.
It is deeply worrying that a major referral facility can remain largely non-operational for such a prolonged period. Patients seeking treatment should not be forced to suffer or travel long distances because of leadership and administrative challenges.
This is reportedly the first time in the history of Kapenguria County Referral Hospital that the facility has experienced such a serious disruption of services.
The people of West Pokot deserve a fully functional referral hospital, adequate medical personnel, medicines and uninterrupted healthcare services.
We call upon the County Government to urgently address the situation, appoint competent leadership and restore full operations at Kapenguria County Referral Hospital.
Healthcare is not a luxury—it is a basic service that the people deserve.