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University student dies in Kakamega referral hospital after ‘12-hour wait’

The family of the late Abigael Chesang pray at her bedside. Chesang died as she awaited treatment. [Photo: Robert Amalemba/ Standard]

A university student died at Kakamega County Referral Hospital after allegedly waiting for 12 hours to get treatment.

Relatives said Abigael Chesang, who was scheduled to celebrate her 20th birthday this week, died as she struggled to breastfeed her baby.

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