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Hospital ordered to pay Sh23m for birth mishap

Court says Aga Khan University Hospital to blame for damage to baby's hand nerves. [iStockphoto]

A city hospital has been ordered to pay a minor more than Sh23 million after a botched delivery.

Court of Appeal judges Daniel Musinga, Hellen Omondi and Dr Imaana Laibuta ordered the Aga Khan University Hospital to pay Paul Semenye and Jane Wanjiru after their son's right-hand nerves were damaged during birth.

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