Former President Mwai Kibaki Flown out to South Africa for specialised treatment

KENYA: After being admitted at the Karen Hospital Sunday Morning, Kenyan Former President Mwai Kibaki was on Sunday evening flown out to South Africa for specialised treatment.

FILE Photo: Former President Mwai Kibaki disembarks on the Kenya airways plane.

Kibaki left aboard a chartered flight that took off from Wilson airport. According to a source close to the Kibakis, the former president had been rushed to Karen Hospital on Saturday night from his Muthaiga home in Nairobi after he reportedly developed complications arising from his 2002 accident.

The former President Kibaki's family confirmed he was flown to South Africa for specialised medical treatment, after being taken ill.

The statement explained he was accompanied by his doctor. "We expect him to return soon, and Kenyans will be informed of his progress as appropriate. We ask Kenyans to pray for him, and to respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time," read the statement issued through the Presidential Strategic Communication Unit. "The family decided to rush him to hospital on Saturday night when he complained of pain in the joints. He had been well during the day but complained of fatigue," explained the source confidentially.

The source explained that the family, on the advice of doctors, decided to fly him out for further treatment.

Former President Kibaki has been going for routine check-ups fortnightly at the Karen hospital, which is owned by Dr Dan Gikonyo, his personal doctor. "It has been a routine for him to go for medical check-ups at the Karen hospital but yesterday's (Saturday) was an emergency," revealed the source.

Via: Standard Digital