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St Mary's Hospital Mumias to reopen after months of closure over SHA debt

By The Standard January 20, 2026

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St Mary's Hospital Mumias to reopen after months of closure over SHA debt

The Catholic Bishop of Kakamega 317 Diocese, Joseph Obanyi, has announced that St. Mary’s Hospital Mumias will reopen at the end of this month after months of closure. This brings relief to thousands of residents who have been without services since the facility was shut down last year.The hospital was closed following a prolonged strike by health workers after the management cited delays by the government in remitting funds under the Social Health Authority (SHA) health insurance scheme.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The hospital was closed following a prolonged strike by health workers after the management cited delays by the government in remitting funds under the Social Health Authority (SHA) health insurance scheme.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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