Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has suspended two nurses at Dandora Health Centre after reports that a woman delivered outside the hospital for lack of a Sh20 registration fee.
Sonko has immediately launched independent investigations into the matter to ascertain the allegations.
“I want answers before close of business tomorrow. Human life must be respected,” Sonko said on Tuesday evening.
The nurses will be out of duty until the private investigations are completed.
Nairobi County Health executive Mohamed Dagane said administrative action against the nurses will be taken.
Dagane said the woman delivered outside the gate because of a referral lapse and that allegations of bribery cannot be substantiated until investigations are complete.
He said maternity services are free in all county facilities and that no one is supposed to pay any charges.
"No one is supposed to be subjected to inhuman delivery experiences in or outside our health facilities," he added.
All health practitioners working in county health facilities have also been warned against any form of negligence.