Ladnan Hospital dismisses links to SHA boss Abdi Mohamed

Metro Group has denied claims that Dr. Abdi Mohamed, chairperson of the Social Health Authority (SHA), owns or holds any stake in Ladnan Hospital in Pangani, Nairobi.

In a statement issued by Dr. Kanyenje Gakombe, Chief Executive Officer of Metro Group PLC, the company clarified that Mohamed sold his entire stake in Metropolitan Hospital Holdings Limited, the hospital’s operating company, in July 2023.

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Since then, he has had no role in the ownership, management, or operations of the facility.

“Dr. Mohamed was one of the original founders of Ladnan Hospital but sold his entire stake in 2023,” Gakombe said, adding that the hospital is now fully owned by Metro Group through its subsidiary Metropolitan Hospital Holdings Limited, which is itself wholly owned by TMG, a public unlisted company with over 500 shareholders.

Ownership structure transparent

The CEO emphasised that the hospital’s current governance and ownership can be verified independently through CR12 filings with the Registrar of Companies, confirming TMG as the sole shareholder.

“The governance of Ladnan Hospital Limited falls under the full and sole authority of The Metro Group PLC’s board,” the statement noted.

The clarification comes after SHA shared the list of claims paid, which showed that one such payment to the hospital was Ksh52 million, a payment larger than those to two level 6 hospitals.

It also follows reports suggesting that Ladnan Hospital had received at least Sh195 million in payments from the SHA since October 2024.Reports citing data from the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest, given Mohamed’s past involvement with the hospital.

Metro Group dismissed the claims as misleading and misinformed, asserting that any suggestion of impropriety or undue influence linked to the SHA chair is unfounded.

“TMG operates independently and adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance. The continued insinuation of Dr. Mohamed’s involvement is not only incorrect but unfairly casts doubt on the credibility of our institution,” Gakombe said.

The company reiterated its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare through Ladnan Hospital, guided by professional ethics, transparency, and a robust governance framework.