Mother dies after delayed caesarean at Nakuru Hospital, family cries negligence

Benson Kinyanjui breaks down during an interview at Margaret Kenyatta Mother-Baby Wing, Nakuru Level 5 Hospital, on April 20, 2025. His wife, Elizabeth Wairimu, died after C-Section at the facility. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

"What happened, Lord?" This is likely the question Benson Kinyanjui is asking his maker after the mysterious death of his wife, Elizabeth Wairimu, at Nakuru Level V Hospital on Friday.

Kinyanjui had taken his 26-year-old wife to the hospital to give birth to their baby boy-a day that began with joy and expectation for the young family.