The Ladnan Hospital now says that it is not owned by Social Health Authority (SHA) Chairperson Abdi Mohammed, as claimed by different reports.
In a statement to newsrooms, Ladnan Hospital says it is now under Metropolitan Hospital Holdings Limited.
Metro Group PLC (TMG) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kanyenje Gakombe insists that Mohammed cut ties with the Pangani-based Ladnan Hospital upon its acquisition in July 2023.
“Ladnan Hospital Limited in Pangani is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Hospital Holdings Limited, which is wholly-owned by TMG. TMG is a public unlisted company with over 500 shareholders,” the statement reads. “Dr. Abdi Mohamed, one of the original founders of Ladnan Hospital in Pangani, sold his entire stake in Metropolitan Hospital Holdings Limited in July 2023. He has had no role in the ownership, management, or operations of the hospital since that time and is not a shareholder, director, or employee of Ladnan Hospital Limited or TMG.”
Metro Group PLC further clarifies that the matter is public record and can be independently verified through official CR12 filings with the Registrar of Companies, which list TMG as the sole shareholder of Metropolitan Hospital Holdings Limited.
The governance of Ladnan Hospital Limited, Gakombe says, falls under the full and sole authority of The Metro Group PLC’s board, ensuring all operations adhere to the highest standards of integrity and remain independent of any external influence.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday, August 25, denied claims of conflict of interest against Ladnan Hospital, insisting that SHA Chairperson Mohamed used to own the facility, but sold all his stakes.
“SHA chairman Abdi Mohamed has no relationship whatsoever with a hospital called Ladnan. He used to own it, he doesn’t own it now. There’s no conflict of interest.”
During the press briefing at Afya House, Nairobi, CS Duale reiterated government’s unwavering commitment to protect SHA and safeguard the trust Kenyans place in Universal Health Coverage (UHC) system.
He also revealed that a digital audit led to Ministry de-gazetting 45 health facilities flagged for fraudulent activities, in addition to the 40 already suspended. Malpractices uncovered include falsifying records, inflating and phantom billing, upcoding and converting outpatient visits into costly inpatient claims, actions that rob Kenyans of quality care.
“I confirmed the disbursement of KES 7.7 billion to Primary Health Care (PHC), a key pillar of our transformative agenda and issued a stern warning that all fraudulent providers, facilities and patients will face prosecution and recovery of funds. I also urged Kenyans to report suspected fraud via SHA’s toll-free line 147,” he added.
