Baringo: KDF Soldiers Help Woman In Labour Pains Deliver Baby Girl On Jamhuri Day

• The military medics had to step in when the expectant woman, Jenty Lesupen, 20, arrived at the camp in a more advanced stage of labour
• The committed medical professionals at the Regimental Aid Post, a field hospital not intended for obstetrical care, overcame obstacles to ensure a safe delivery
• In a statement, KDF announced that Jenty gave birth to a healthy baby girl, weighing about 5.5 pounds, two hours later

Dennis Lubanga, a Kenyan journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than 10 years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

Baringo - At Mukutani Military Camp in Baringo county, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel participating in "Operation Maliza Uhalifu" in the North Rift region helped a woman experiencing labour pains on the 60th anniversary of Jamhuri Day.

The military medics had to step in when the expectant woman, Jenty Lesupen, 20, arrived at the camp in a more advanced stage of labour.

The committed medical professionals at the Regimental Aid Post, a field hospital not intended for obstetrical care, overcame obstacles to ensure a safe delivery.

In a statement, KDF announced that Jenty gave birth to a healthy baby girl, weighing about 5.5 pounds, two hours later.

While acknowledging the challenges of giving birth at the Regimental Aid Post, the military medics underlined their dedication to making sure the mother had a safe delivery.

Where was the Baringo mum and baby taken after delivery

After the mother and the baby were stabilised, a Kenya Red Cross ambulance took them to Marigat District Hospital for immunisations and postnatal care.

Due to the absence of a health centre throughout the entire location, Mukutani Location confronts serious medical facility difficulties.

Due to security concerns, the previously operational facility was closed, which resulted in the medical staff being relocated and the building being vandalised.

Kenyans who viewed the Facebook post couldn't keep quiet as they heaped praise on the KDF officers.

TUKO.co.ke sampled some of the comments below:

How Kenyans reacted to the KDF post

Robert Kipkorir said:

"Keep up the good work KDF."

Sammy Martine wrote:

"Kudos for a good job despite the challenges...God bless KDF."

Eliud Too opined:

"Kudos, our Defense department. We echo your bravery and kind heart. You are always on the front line in every difficulty. God bless you all ."

Felulo Tabo Lule wrote:

"It was a nice job done guys, thanks to medics on the camp. This camp has played a major role since it became operational, it's helping not only locals but all security apparatus residing within Mukutani are depending this camp on medical matters, the camp has also suppressed security challenges between Mukutani and notorious Bartaluk (Laga mbaya). We fully appreciate your presence guys.."

Daniel Theuri said:

"Our Kenya Defence Forces never disappoint."

In a related story, TUKO.co.ke previously reported that many people, especially Kenyan men, were in awe of two stunning female officers in the KDF.

How 2 KDF female soldiers left Kenyan men in awe

Their inviting looks sparked a spike in questions regarding their relationships, with men ostensibly fascinated by the prospect of pursuing romantic relationships.

The officers in question gained attention after their photos were shared on President William Ruto's official Facebook page.

These images followed the president's attendance at a ceremony in Embakasi, Nairobi, where KDF officers were honoured for their dedication and bravery.