- Viral post reveals Nairobi Hospital charges KSh 90,000 for circumcision under general anaesthesia.
- Kenyans on X question the high cost compared to traditional methods costing only a few hundred shillings.
- Some defend the hospital, citing safety, hygiene, and pain control advantages.
- Other hospitals charge KSh 10,000–35,000 for similar procedures.
- Nairobi Hospital yet to respond to public criticism.
A post that went viral on X (formerly Twitter) has caused a major online debate after it revealed that The Nairobi Hospital charges KSh 90,000 for a male circumcision procedure done under general anaesthesia.
Many Kenyans expressed disbelief at the cost, comparing it to traditional circumcision ceremonies that cost just a few hundred shillings. Critics described the hospital’s pricing as excessive and elitist, arguing that a cultural rite of passage has now become a luxury medical service for the wealthy.
While some users blasted the high cost, others defended the hospital, insisting that the modern surgical approach ensures better hygiene, safety, and pain management than traditional methods.
However, critics noted that several Nairobi facilitiesincluding Nairobi Women’s Hospitaloffer similar services at significantly lower rates, ranging between KSh 10,000 and KSh 35,000, depending on the anaesthesia type and method used.
As the online discussion continues, The Nairobi Hospital has not released any official statement regarding its pricing policy.
The debate has reignited broader conversations about the affordability of healthcare in Kenya and how medical commercialisation is changing traditional cultural practices.
