The Makueni County Government has terminated the contract of a nurse stationed at Kee Level 3 Hospital in Kaiti Sub-County after allegations of misconduct involving threats to a patient.
According to a termination letter dated October 22, 2025, issued by Kaiti Sub-County Medical Officer of Health Dr. Philip Maiko, the nurse — identified as Nicodemus — was directed to hand over duties before formally exiting the facility.
Nurse Accused of Threatening Patient Over Medicine Purchase
Sources within the Makueni County health department said the disciplinary action followed an internal investigation into claims that the nurse sent a threatening text message to a patient who failed to buy medicine from a specific chemist he had recommended.
The matter was reported to the Sub-County Health Office, prompting a swift review that culminated in the nurse’s dismissal.
“I hereby write to provide an official notification of termination of your contract as a registered nurse with Kaiti Sub-County,” the letter reads in part.
“This termination of contract takes effect by Friday, October 24, 2025. Ensure handing over is done to the facility in charge before exit,” Dr. Maiko wrote.
County Health Officer Confirms Dismissal
Dr. Maiko, in the same letter, thanked the nurse for his service to the health facility before the termination, emphasizing that professional misconduct and intimidation of patients would not be tolerated in county hospitals.
The letter was copied to the Chief Officer of Health Human Resource Management and Administration, the Director of Health Planning, and the Facility In-Charge at Kee Health Centre for administrative follow-up.
County Tightens Oversight in Health Facilities
The Makueni County Department of Health has in recent months intensified efforts to enforce accountability and professionalism among its medical staff amid growing concerns over patient mistreatment in some public hospitals.
Officials have urged patients to report cases of misconduct through the county’s official health hotlines or by visiting the Sub-County Health Offices.
