Former Meru governor Kiraitu Murungi has emotionally opened up about what led to his daughter Anita Kendi’s death on May 14.
Political leaders, led by President William Ruto, shared outpouring messages to Kiraitu and his family, encouraging them as they navigated the grief.
In a video shared by Muuga FM, Kiraitu set the record straight on what happened to his daughter and the last conversation they had.
“Last Wednesday, there was the African Women Researchers with women from all over, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa. So she was there with the KEMRI team. She was very excited about that conference. They were talking about public health finance. You know it is a big debate in Kenya. She came and found me at home. She told me about the day and said, ‘Dad, I am feeling a bit of a headache, and when I took some tea, I vomited. I felt some nausea’.So I called my driver and told her to take the girl to Karen Hospital,’ he said.
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According to the former parliamentarian, he wanted his daughter to go to the hospital so they could find out what it was.
At the hospital, she did some tests, was given treatment, and they returned home at around midnight. She also said she was feeling better.
“We chatted a little. She said she was going to sleep because she has to wake up very early the following day so that she can go back to the conference at Windsor. We all went to sleep, and there were no issues at all until 4 am. We heard our house help knocking on our door frantically. We go out, and she does not talk to us but starts walking, so we follow her. We go to Anita’s room. We find her struggling. We tried talking to her, but she was not,” he added.
He further narrated that they rushed her to Nairobi Hospital, and upon arriving, one of the doctors who was on duty saw him and came out.
“We tried to manage her in the car. At the casualty, fortunately for us, I think some of you might know Dr Nabea. He was the one manning the casualty. So he came out, I do not know what he was doing near the door. I told him it was the girl; they took her in. He called another colleague. After some time, they came and called me and told me sorry, she has passed. It was bad, bad,” he added.
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Watch the video below:
Here are some of the comments from social media users:
@FelyxG said:
“Sad. The man looks defeated. May the family find peace.”
@Wanjiruuz said:
“You can tell he is trying so hard to keep it together. May God give them strength.”
@Data with Theu said:
“I do not like how the first hospital handles emergency.”
@Jacinta said:
“May God comfort the family.”
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Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
