Hon. Nguruna Consoles Family of Elizabeth Wairimu, Young Mother Who Died During Childbirth Nakuru Level V
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Hon. Benard Nguruna, a Nakuru East parliamentary aspirant, has condoled with the family of Elizabeth Wairimu, a young mother who tragically lost her life while delivering her baby, under circumstances the family attributes to medical negligence.
Nguruna, accompanied by members of his team, visited the grieving family on Friday, offering words of comfort and pledging to stand with them as they seek justice for their late daughter and sister.
Speaking during the emotional visit, Elizabeth’s husband, Kinyanjui, said the cause of her breathing complications remained unclear, although doctors had recommended a post-mortem. Still, for Kinyanjui, the explanation is not enough.
“She was my pillar. What will I do without her? What happens to our newborn? My wife died due to the hospital’s neglect,” he lamented, struggling to hold back tears.
Elizabeth’s mother, Susan Wanjiku, also shared her deep pain and frustration. She recalled speaking with her daughter just before she was scheduled for surgery.
Wairimu had confided in her that many patients were awaiting procedures and that she had overheard medical staff complaining of fatigue.
“I called her on Friday around noon. She told me she was ready for surgery but there was a queue. When I visited her at 5pm, she was full of life, dressed for theatre. But they postponed the surgery to Saturday morning,” Wanjiku said.
On Saturday morning, Wairimu sounded upbeat during a phone call with her mother, assuring her that all would be well.
However, after hours of silence, Wanjiku grew concerned. She contacted her son-in-law, only to learn he had not received any updates since 8am.
“I rushed to the hospital to find out what was happening,” she said.
At the facility, Wanjiku was devastated to learn that her daughter had been placed in an ambulance and rushed to the ICU, although she suspected it was already too late.
“I knew my daughter had passed away when I saw how they were rushing her to ICU,” she recounted.
The family has questioned conflicting reports regarding the timing of the surgery, noting that while Wairimu was reportedly taken to the operating theatre at 8am, the actual procedure only began at 10am.
“What was happening during those two hours?” Wanjiku asked.
She vowed to pursue justice for her daughter, insisting that Elizabeth’s death should be a wake-up call to healthcare providers to prioritize patients’ welfare.
Hon. Nguruna pledged his full support to the family’s quest for answers and accountability.
“This loss is not just for one family, it’s a tragedy for our entire community,” Nguruna said. “We must demand better healthcare services. No one else should suffer such preventable heartbreak.”
The community continues to mourn the loss of Elizabeth Wairimu, remembered as a loving mother, wife, and daughter whose life was cut short just as she was welcoming a new one into the world.
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