Exposé: Dr. Michael Bongei’s Corrupt Reign Threatens KUTRRH’s Collapse and Violates Kenyan Law
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) stands as a beacon of hope for ordinary Kenyans, delivering affordable, high-quality healthcare to the mwananchi.
However, Dr. Michael Bongei, PhD, a recent appointee from the Executive Office of the President, State House Kenya, has plunged this institution into a crisis of corruption, tribalism, and mismanagement within six months.
His actions not only jeopardize KUTRRH’s mission but also flagrantly violate Kenya’s Constitution and laws, including the Public Service Code of Conduct.
This exposé reveals the undeniable truth of his malfeasance and demands immediate action to dismantle his corrupt network and restore the hospital’s integrity.
Dr. Michael Bongei: A Trail of Corruption and Intimidation
Dr. Bongei’s tenure at KUTRRH is defined by arrogance, intimidation, and abuse of power. His interactions with staff and stakeholders are marked by a dismissive, boastful demeanor, as he leverages his State House background to assert dominance.
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
This toxic behavior creates a hostile work environment, undermining teamwork and institutional hierarchy. His condescending treatment of female staff violates workplace dignity, breaching Article 27(1) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010), which guarantees equality and freedom from discrimination.
Furthermore, his soundproofed office serves as a fortress for secretive dealings, concealing a web of fraud that siphons hospital funds.
Procurement Fraud and Financial Plunder
Dr. Bongei’s control over procurement processes inflicts catastrophic financial damage on KUTRRH. Essential medical supplies are priced exorbitantly due to his inflation and extortionate demands on suppliers, rendering healthcare unaffordable for ordinary Kenyans.
These inflated prices result from his manipulation of supplier contracts, which exclusively benefit his associates.
Subdued suppliers fund the construction of a presidential-level palatial home for Dr. Bongei, diverting millions from the hospital’s budget in violation of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (2003), Section 45, which prohibits abuse of office for personal gain.
Supply and payment delays, caused by disputes with departmental users, compromise patient care, postponing surgeries and endangering lives, contravening the Public Health Act (2012), which mandates timely healthcare delivery.
Sabotage of Transparency and Digital Evidence
Dr. Bongei, in collusion with KUTRRH’s CEO and Chief Finance Officer Edward Maundu CPA, dismantled the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) under the guise of an overhaul.
This deliberate sabotage erased digital records of procurement and administrative actions, shielding evidence of fraud and violating the Access to Information Act (2016), which ensures transparency in public institutions.
Edward Maundu who colluded with Michael Bongei to loot and plunder KU Teaching and Referral Hospital
The resignation of Dr. Mwirigi Kiula, Director of ICT & Innovation, stems from his refusal to participate in this scheme, as he upholds integrity against Dr. Bongei’s multimillion-shilling replacement system designed to obscure financial irregularities.
Plans to appoint a Kalenjin ally to head ICT further entrench this cover-up, breaching the Public Officer Ethics Act (2003), Section 6, which demands impartiality.
Tribalism, Cronyism, and Political Exploitation
Dr. Bongei’s reign is rooted in blatant tribalism, as he surrounds himself with Kalenjin allies within KUTRRH to monopolize power. This nepotism inflates costs, disrupts service delivery, and violates Article 10 of the Constitution, which enshrines good governance and inclusivity.
His connections to First Lady Rachel Ruto and former Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai bolster his influence, which he exploits to silence dissent.
ENABLERS OF IMPUNITY: Rachel Ruto and Harry Kimtai act as Michael Bongei’s godfathers.
Shockingly, Dr. Bongei has launched a gubernatorial campaign for Bomet County, as evidenced by his “Bonga Na Bongei 2027 Governor 036” initiative, complete with enthusiastic receptions and promotional materials.
This political activity, while employed as a civil servant, breaches the Public Service Code of Conduct (2016), which prohibits public officers from engaging in partisan politics, and the Leadership and Integrity Act (2012), Section 15, which forbids misuse of office for political gain.
The constitution expressly forbids civil servants from campaigning but Michael Bongei is somehow above the law due to relations with Rachel Ruto
He collaborates with bloggers to counter criticism, further suppressing truth and violating ethical standards.
Devastation of Patient Care and Institutional Mission
The true victims of Dr. Bongei’s corruption are KUTRRH’s patients, especially those at its renowned cancer center.
Skyrocketing costs and delayed supplies make healthcare inaccessible, betraying the hospital’s mission and violating the Health Act (2017), which guarantees equitable access to services.
The staff restaurant faces closure due to deliberate supply shortages, a tactic to justify outsourcing to his associates, reflecting a broader strategy to privatize hospital functions for personal profit.
These disruptions postpone treatments and cost lives, a direct affront to public welfare.
KUTRRH on the Brink of Ruin
KUTRRH teeters on the edge of collapse, transformed from a healthcare pillar into a monument of greed. Dr. Bongei’s actions – corruption, tribalism, and abuse of power – violate Article 73 of the Constitution, which mandates leadership integrity.
A WhatsApp group campaigning for Michael Bongei has been launched targeting “professionals” from Bomet
His political campaigning as a civil servant compounds this betrayal, undermining public trust and institutional stability.
If unchecked, KUTRRH will become a failed entity, looted from within and incapable of serving the mwananchi.
Urgent Call to Action
KUTRRH’s leadership and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) must act decisively to dismantle Dr. Bongei’s corrupt network. Immediate steps include:
• Conducting a forensic audit of procurement records to expose price inflation and supplier fraud, enforcing the Public Finance Management Act (2012).
• Investigating his workplace conduct, particularly toward female staff, to uphold Constitutional equality.
• Halting the HMIS overhaul and preserving records to ensure transparency under the Access to Information Act.
• Prosecuting his political campaigning as a civil servant, enforcing the Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Reviewing his ties to external figures and their influence on operations, addressing constitutional breaches.
KUTRRH’s survival hinges on rooting out corruption, restoring accountability, and prioritizing patient care.
Conclusion
Dr. Michael Bongei’s reign at KUTRRH is a criminal assault on the institution’s mission and the Kenyan people.
His corruption, tribalism, and political exploitation violate the Constitution (Articles 10, 27, 73), the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (2003), the Public Officer Ethics Act (2003), the Leadership and Integrity Act (2012), the Access to Information Act (2016), the Public Service Code of Conduct (2016), the Public Finance Management Act (2012), the Health Act (2017), and the Public Health Act (2012).
Michael Bongei has been allowed to campaign while serving as a civil servant because he is related to Rachel Ruto
The evidence is irrefutable: inflated procurement costs, sabotaged systems, disrupted patient care, and partisan politicking are the direct results of his actions.
KUTRRH’s leadership must remove Dr. Bongei, prosecute his accomplices, and restore the hospital as a beacon of affordable, quality healthcare. The mwananchi deserve justice.
