Terror in theatre: Goons storm Kitengela Hospital, disrupt ongoing C-section
KOGS also criticised the police response to the wider Saba Saba demonstrations, which they said created dangerous conditions for pregnant women and sick children.
A terrifying scene unfolded at Kitengela Hospital on Monday evening when armed goons stormed the facility during a caesarean section procedure, forcing medical staff to flee and leaving a mother and baby in grave danger.
The group not only interrupted the life-saving operation but also vandalised the operating theatre before setting the hospital's main gate on fire, sending patients and staff into panic.
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As the attack unfolded, alarmed bystanders could be heard questioning the invaders, asking, “Mnafanya nini?” (What are you people doing?), highlighting the confusion and fear that gripped the hospital compound.
The Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society (KOGS) condemned the horrifying attack, calling it unlawful and inhumane.
“Of particular concern is the terrifying disruption of the hospital’s operating theatre while a mother was undergoing a caesarean section, a moment that should be safeguarded by the highest standard of medical protection and dignity,” said KOGS president, Dr Kireki Omanwa.
He described the invasion of the hospital, a place meant for healing and safety, as “both reckless and inhumane”, saying it traumatised medical workers and endangered the lives of both mother and child.
“This action constitutes a grave breach of medical ethics, patient rights, and human decency,” he stated.
KOGS also criticised the police response to the wider Saba Saba demonstrations, which they said created dangerous conditions for pregnant women and sick children.
Dr Omanwa faulted security forces for imposing roadblocks, curfews, and using tear gas, which he said restricted access to hospitals and placed vulnerable lives at further risk.
“Roadblocks, arbitrary curfews, tear gas, and violent crackdowns have restricted movement, making it nearly impossible for many women in labor and critically ill children to access timely healthcare,” he said.
He pointed out that these actions go against Article 43(1)(a) of the Constitution of Kenya, which guarantees everyone the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including reproductive healthcare.
Meanwhile, tension remained high in Kitengela and nearby areas following reports that police shot and killed a protester.
The victim, identified as 21-year-old Brian Kimutai, was a well-known bodaboda rider in the town.
His death was confirmed by a senior nurse at Kitengela Level 4 Hospital, where he had been rushed after the shooting.
The hospital also confirmed receiving four other individuals with gunshot wounds. Several others, including police officers injured during the protests, were undergoing treatment at the same facility.
Some of the people who invaded Kitengela Hospital on July 7, 2025.
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