Shut order on health firms in Machakos opposed

Governor Alfred Mutua at a past function. He shut down clinics near hospitals. [File, Standard]

The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association has asked its members to disregard a directive by Governor Alfred Mutua requiring private medical businesses operating near public hospitals to relocate or close shop.

Dozens of traders who were affected by the directive, through their lower Eastern chapter chairperson Janefrancis Katumbi, have vowed they will instead move to court to challenge what they termed as ‘a roadside declaration’ by Dr Mutua.