Sakaja orders health facilities to switch banks, sparks concerns

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja. [File, Standard]

Questions have emerged following Nairobi County’s decision directing all county health facilities to shift their banking from Cooperative Bank to Sidian Bank.

In a letter dated November 5, 2025, the facilities were asked to start preparations to make the change promptly. The decision has raised concerns among city residents and county leaders. “The health facilities in Nairobi have been banking with Cooperative Bank, a tier-one bank with a solid history and reputation,” Senator Edwin Sifuna said.