The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has asked its members to stay away from Mbagathi Hospital's maternity block until their safety is guaranteed.
In a written statement, KNUN Secretary-General Seth Panyako issued the directive stating that the building was previously condemned by city county engineers. The move follows a fire incident at the hospital on Wednesday at 2am. The fire was suspected to have been caused by a power blackout that plunged the hospital into pitch darkness after one of the main switches was blown up.
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