Nairobi, March 30 -- The once-thriving healthcare institution next to the Nakuru State House, the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital now stands desolate amid a bitter ownership dispute.

What was once a beacon of medical excellence serving the needs of patients from Nakuru county and beyond has become a symbol of legal turmoil and administrative tussles.

For decades, the facility provided vital medical services to the community, with a reputation for excellence and commitment to patient care making it the hospital of choice for many, including civil servants from various government agencies such as the Kenya Revenue Authority, Geothermal Development Company, and the Kenya Defence Forces.

A recent visit by the Nation revealed the hospital's on...