The government yesterday fired the embattled Kakamega Provincial General Hospital's management board for allegedly running down the institution.

The Permanent Secretary for Health, Mr Philemon Mwaisaka, said the board would be replaced in two weeks by a more transparent and accountable team.

"We are extremely disappointed in the manner the hospital is being run. We are definitely going to overhaul the management team and take disciplinary action against the culprits," he said.

Mr Mwaisaka spoke during a tour of the hospital, which has been in the news over a serious food shortage and lack of drugs. The PS was accompanied by an assistant minister, Mr Basil Criticos and the World Health Organisation country representative, Dr Rufaro Chatora.

Food crisis that left scores of patients starving erupted when suppliers boycotted to deliver any more supplies

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