Simba Arati alleges sabotage, sacks two morticians

Governor Simba Arati is shown Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital Morgue by the facility's CEO Douglas Marita on April 11, 2023. [Sammy Omingo,standard)

The governor was reacting to a public uproar following allegations that some bodies kept at the facility had decomposed.

Last week, two families alleged that the bodies of their relatives preserved at the KTRH morgue had decomposed. They also complained about the deplorable state of the storage facility.

The hospital's Acting Chief Executive Officer Douglas Marita said it is their responsibility to ensure quality services.

"We had issues at the morgue that were a result of sabotage. We have taken action and desire to continue offering better services to our people," said Dr Marita.

The Department of Health has so far implemented several changes at the facility.

The hospital head of accounts was transferred to a new station a couple of weeks ago.

The County Pharmacist sought a transfer to one of the neighbouring counties while the County Medical Director was replaced.

Several changes have also been implemented at the facility affecting more than 30 staff.