Senators have sharply criticized Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and his executive for alleged financial mismanagement and legal breaches in key county institutions. In a statement issued on January 27, 2026, the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, led by Senator William Kisang, questioned the management of the Kapsabet Nandi Water and Sanitation Company, Kapsabet Municipality, and the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital. The hospital drew the most attention after receiving a qualified audit opinion from the Auditor General.
The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee examined serious weaknesses in internal controls, risk management, and legal compliance at the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital (KCRH), according to the Auditor General's audit. A key issue was the hospital's non-compliance with the Data Protection Act, as it lacked a personal data retention schedule and had not published any policy on handling sensitive patient information.
"This executive is sitting on a legal time bomb by processing sensitive medical history and bank details without any regard for the Data Protection Act," declared Senator Raphael Chimera.
The senators also questioned a reported Ksh8.9 million loss linked to irregular waivers. Citing Section 159 of the Public Finance Management Act under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Senator Kisang emphasized that all waivers must be properly recorded and audited.
The committee further challenged reports of zero revenue from hospital housing units, despite dozens of staff houses. In defense, Governor Sang blamed staff shortages and the recent transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA), but the senators dismissed the explanation, pointing to ongoing governance failures.
