Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has responded to viral images showing individuals sleeping on benches outside Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital after claims emerged online that they were patients unable to access beds. Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika speaking during Nakuru County Investment Round Table in Naivasha on November 16, 2024. Kihika’s remarks came after people online questioned the state of healthcare services at the county referral facility based on the images, alleging congestion and inadequate bed space. The county has also faced concerns over congestion at other facilities, including Naivasha Sub-County Referral Hospital, where residents raised complaints over capacity challenges. Senators expressed concern that the closure had increased pressure on existing health facilities, while Kihika defended the availability of alternative hospitals, including the referral hospital.