Dr. Mishra. A Medical Giant Who Captured Eldoret’s Imagination

For years, Eldoret watched the remarkable rise of a couple celebrated as healers. Their Mediheal facilities drew patients from across Kenya and beyond, especially those seeking fertility treatments and advanced surgical procedures. Families traveled long distances for help, and many credited them with restoring hope where options seemed limited. This medical success built not only a business empire, but also deep community admiration.

From Beloved Doctor to Political Star

Riding on this wave of goodwill, Dr. Swarup Mishra entered politics. His philanthropy, visibility, and medical influence made him a beloved figure. In 2017, he won the Kesses parliamentary seat under the Jubilee Party, becoming one of the most recognizable MPs from the region.

A Political Miscalculation With Heavy Consequences

But political tides shift fast in the North Rift. By 2022, Mishra broke away and ran as an independent candidate a move many saw as too little, too late. The UDA party, championed by William Ruto, had already taken off with overwhelming momentum across the region, leaving former Jubilee loyalists struggling to find their footing. Mishra’s shift came after the political realignment had already hardened, placing him outside the dominant wave shaping local politics.

Despite his popularity and long record of community support, the voters rejected his bid for a second term.

His resistance to leave the Jubilee Party early enough followed by his eventual decision to contest as an independent placed him on the wrong side of the region’s rapidly changing political landscape. In an area where party loyalty often outweighs personal branding, that timing misstep is widely viewed as a defining turning point in his political fortunes.

Mounting Financial Strain and Operational Trouble

After leaving office, reports of financial strain at his medical businesses grew louder. Allegedly, delayed NHIF reimbursements significantly disrupted operations, leading to staff payment delays and growing internal pressure. As revenue tightened, pending bills began piling up, prompting confrontations with employees, lenders, and suppliers.

Allegations and Investigations Add Pressure

Around the same period, allegations related to transplant practices surfaced in media reports and professional statements. Regulatory and government bodies began inquiries still ongoing and contested adding reputational turbulence to an already strained environment. These claims remain allegations, and no final legal conclusion has been issued.

The Fall of an Eldoret Giant: Properties Head to Auction

With financial pressure intensifying, lenders and creditors initiated recovery actions. Several properties linked to Mishra’s businesses together measuring nearly 10 hectares are now listed for public auction. For many residents, this is the clearest sign that a once-mighty empire had reached breaking point.

A Cautionary Tale for Eldoret

The story of Dr. Mishra highlights how fast fortunes can change when business pressures, political missteps, and public scrutiny collide. Eldoret once knew him as a giant who healed, built, and inspired. Today, he stands as a reminder that influence whether political or economic can crumble when the winds shift.

A giant may stand tall, but even giants fall when they sit on the wrong side of politics.