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August 14, 2025
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Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case

Court slaps Pumwani Hospital with Sh7.5mn payout for violating woman’s rights in botched delivery case

Nundu was admitted for delivery but was left unattended in severe pain for hours, despite being assessed as needing an emergency caesarean section. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The High Court has ordered Pumwani Maternity Hospital to pay Loise Langat Nundu Ksh 7.5 million in compensation. This follows a ruling that the hospital's gross medical negligence during her childbirth in October 2019 led to the death of her baby and the forced removal of her uterus, violating her constitutional rights.

  • Ksh 7.5 million: Amount awarded for compensation.
  • Pumwani Maternity Hospital: The hospital found liable for negligence.
  • 11 hours: Duration Loise Langat Nundu waited for an emergency caesarean section after being assessed as needing one.

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