Governor Kidero sets up team to probe Mama Lucy hospital over baby's death

County Executive Committee Member Bernard Muia explains the circumstances that led to the death of 11-month-old baby Dominic Otieno at Mama Lucy Hospital Wednesday. (PHOTO: COURTESY)

Nairobi, Kenya: Nairobi Governor Dr Evans Kidero has set up an audit and investigations team to probe into the death of three month-old Dominic Otieno who died in Mama Lucy Hospital on Wednesday while waiting to be transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital for further treatment.

Dr Evans Kidero said that if the baby died due to negligence then the responsible officer(s) will face prosecution. “It is very unfortunate to learn that a child’s life was lost. I would like to assure Nairobi residents that we have launched investigations and audit to ascertain the cause of death. We are here to provide services to Nairobi residents and not to frustrate them,” he said.