Metro Group PLC has firmly denied recent claims linking Dr. Abdi Mohamed, the Chairperson of the Social Health Authority (SHA), to any current ownership or involvement in Ladnan Hospital, located in Pangani, Nairobi. In an official statement issued by Dr. Kanyenje Gakombe, Chief Executive Officer of Metro Group PLC, the company clarified that Dr. Mohamed divested from the hospital in July 2023 and has had no role in its ownership, management, or operations since that time.
Dr. Mohamed was one of the original founders of Ladnan Hospital but sold his entire stake in Metropolitan Hospital Holdings Limited in July 2023,
Dr. GakombeHe emphasized that Ladnan Hospital is now fully owned by Metro Group through its subsidiary, Metropolitan Hospital Holdings Limited, which is wholly owned by TMG—a public, unlisted company with more than 500 shareholders. To support the statement, Dr. Gakombe pointed out that the hospital’s ownership and governance structure can be independently verified through CR12 filings with the Registrar of Companies. These records confirm TMG as the sole shareholder of Metropolitan Hospital Holdings Limited. He went ahead to state that the governance of Ladnan Hospital Limited falls under the full and sole authority of The Metro Group PLC’s board as he reaffirmed the group’s commitment to integrity, transparency, and professionalism
Addressing the Controversy
The clarification follows growing media scrutiny surrounding reports that Ladnan Hospital has received at least KSh195 million in payments since the SHA began operations in October 2024. Citing data from the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), the reports questioned whether Dr. Mohamed’s past affiliation with the hospital may present a conflict of interest—an allegation that Metro Group has strongly rejected
The company labeled the claims as misinformed and misleading, asserting that any implication of Dr. Mohamed’s ongoing involvement or influence over hospital affairs is completely unfounded. Dr. Gakombe insisted thatTMG operates independently and adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance and that the continued insinuation of Dr. Mohamed’s involvement is not only incorrect but also unfairly casts doubt on the credibility of our institution
Conclusion
Metro Group concluded by reiterating its focus on delivering quality healthcare services at Ladnan Hospital, guided by strong ethical standards, transparency, and robust governance frameworks. They noted that they will remain committed to their mission of providing reliable, patient-centered care underpinned by professionalism and accountability.
