Nairobi Governor Mike Mike Sonko defended his raid at Pumwani Hospital on Monday terming it as an eye opener to all Kenyans.The governor discovered 12 bodies of infants stuffed in boxes at Pumwani Maternity Hospital.
The bodies were wrapped in polythene bags and packed in three boxes in a store. One box contained one body, another six and another five. Sonko made an impromptu visit mid-morning on a boda boda, catching the management and workers unawares. He said the visit was prompted by a video clip by a resident showing people ferrying bodies from the wards.
The hospitals has been plagued by baby theft, alleged negligence, poor services and mistreatment of patients for years. Sonko suspended top management officials and the board.
In an interview with a local Tv Station, Sonko refuted claims by the hospital’s management linking the baby deaths to Under staffing at the Pumwani hospital. The Governor adding that the Hospital is one of the best equipped in the country with 161 nurses.
His words were echoed by Many Kenyans online who congratulated the Governor for his efforts in try to curb the rot that has rocked the Hospital..
Sonko for president..
Sonko is doing fine. This is the Donald Trump style and I admire it. I'm a NASA supporter, ask me, I will vote Sonko for president if he contests. You take him for granted, but watch that pace #JKLive
— Antony Moses Law (@MarkMoziantwa11) September 19, 2018
Smart guy..
Mike Sonko is not stupid as they say. This guy is very Smart.#JKLNaSonko
— Abdul hack (@abdulhack9) September 19, 2018
I can now understand why Governor Mike Sonko does what he does. He’s the voice Wanjiku relates with. And as the elites might not resonate with him, the common man & Woman appreciates his style of leadership & he’s not in office that long. Give him a break. #JKLive @KoinangeJeff
— Ahmed Mohamed ((ASMALi)) (@Asmali77) September 19, 2018
True Leader..
#JKLive Sonko is a great leader, whatever he's saying is pure truth. Most consultants never report to work but are busy opening clinics all over the country, this needs to end. Let's support this great man, he's the change we need.
— Gladys Kagwiria (@GladysKagwiria3) September 19, 2018
Kenyans are always sharing videos of Magufuli firing corrupt officers and claim that is the kind of leadership we need… #Sonko does it and we turn on him and label it a PR stunt. #JKLive
— Laura Mukami (@LamuLaura) September 19, 2018
Good job Mr.Governor..
I like how sonko deals with this public servants,he suspended them immediately,he doesn't favour. Goodwork sonko for exposing the rot in pumwani it was time to put an end to that rot.#JKLive
— That Classy Nurse (@MissKing254_) September 19, 2018