Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) board chairperson Prof Olive Mugenda has resigned.
In a statement issued Tuesday, December 3, 2024, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the entire board had also been dissolved, and the process of rebuilding was in progress.
The Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Dagane, has been directed to proceed on indefinite leave and Dr Zainab Gura appointed as the acting CEO.
Isaac Kamau, who was recently appointed by the board as the acting CEO, has been released from his duties and directed to report to the Ministry of Health Headquarters.
“President William Ruto has received and accepted the resignation of Professor Olive Mugenda as the Chairperson of the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) Board, with immediate effect.
“The President acknowledges Professor Mugenda’s significant contributions to the growth and
development of KUTRRH during her tenure and extends his gratitude for er service. Following Professor Mugenda’s resignation, and in line with efforts to restore stability and effective governance at KUTRRH, the entire KUTRRH Board has been disbanded with immediate effect, and the process of reconstituting it has commenced,” Mohamed said.
