Kitengela Sub-County Hospital was left damaged and shaken on Sunday, July 7, after protesters who are believed to be goons forced their way into the facility during the Saba Saba demonstrations.
The crowd vandalized parts of the hospital, disrupting services and leaving behind a trail of fear and confusion.
The hospital recounted that the violence started when a group of people brought in an injured individual for treatment, but then turned unruly harassing medical personnel and disrupting emergency services.
County officials condemned the incident, terming the attack on a health facility unacceptable and a violation of public trust Officials are urging police to investigate and arrest those behind the attack.
“No one should ever feel unsafe in a hospital especially those who come to save lives,” the county said in a strongly worded statement.
Thankfully, no patients or medical staff were physically harmed in the chaos, according to the County Department of Medical Services and Public Health.
They noted that the disruption not only interfered with operations but also endangered both patients and staff.
Security at the hospital has since been beefed up. The county says it is also offering counseling to affected staff who were left shaken by the ordeal.
Leaders from the region are now calling on residents to reject violence and speak up in support of health workers.
“This kind of behaviour is not protest it’s destruction,” read part of the county’s statement. “We urge the community to stand with our medical teams and protect the services that help us all.”