Mombasa County officials ordered Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital to move all patients before tomorrow's controlled demolition. The eleven-story building next to Fayaz Bakery will come down on April 9, 2025, putting the medical facility at risk. Hospital CEO Dr. Iqbal Khandwalla sent out information on Tuesday asking staff members to help patients relocate safely during this dangerous situation. He requested every department pitch in for a smooth transfer process, as patient safety comes first in this emergency.
The demolition crews expect the takedown operation to last approximately eight hours from start to finish. Local residents must leave their homes temporarily for their protection during the scheduled work. Anyone needing medical care can visit three alternative facilities instead: Portreitz SC Hospitals, CGTRH Utange, or CGTRH Outreaches. The hospital promised to share updates as they receive more information from the coordination team managing this complex situation.
Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir explained that even critically ill patients from Makadara Hospital require to be moved to nearby health centers before demolition begins. Kenya Defence Forces personnel arrived to support emergency response efforts throughout the area. Officials decided on this urgent action after discovering that the Kilifi Corner building had started sinking into the ground. This structural failure created major safety concerns for all surrounding buildings—both homes and businesses face potential damage without immediate action.
The county government prioritized public safety after engineers determined that the unstable structure posed a serious risk to everyone nearby. Demolition experts will carefully bring down the building under controlled conditions rather than waiting for a possible catastrophic collapse. Medical staff are currently preparing transport vehicles and receiving facilities to handle the influx of transferred patients. Community members should follow official instructions to stay clear of the demolition zone during the entire operation tomorrow.
The demolition crews expect the takedown operation to last approximately eight hours from start to finish. Local residents must leave their homes temporarily for their protection during the scheduled work. Anyone needing medical care can visit three alternative facilities instead: Portreitz SC Hospitals, CGTRH Utange, or CGTRH Outreaches. The hospital promised to share updates as they receive more information from the coordination team managing this complex situation.
Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir explained that even critically ill patients from Makadara Hospital require to be moved to nearby health centers before demolition begins. Kenya Defence Forces personnel arrived to support emergency response efforts throughout the area. Officials decided on this urgent action after discovering that the Kilifi Corner building had started sinking into the ground. This structural failure created major safety concerns for all surrounding buildings—both homes and businesses face potential damage without immediate action.
The county government prioritized public safety after engineers determined that the unstable structure posed a serious risk to everyone nearby. Demolition experts will carefully bring down the building under controlled conditions rather than waiting for a possible catastrophic collapse. Medical staff are currently preparing transport vehicles and receiving facilities to handle the influx of transferred patients. Community members should follow official instructions to stay clear of the demolition zone during the entire operation tomorrow.
