KNH issues update after conducting emergency surgery on conjoined twins

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has issued an update on a rare case involving conjoined twins born at Nawasha County Hospital on August 13, 2025.

In a statement on Monday, August 18, 2025, the hospital confirmed that the twins are safe and currently stable, with its multidisciplinary team closely monitoring and managing all complications.

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“The twins are currently stable, and our multidisciplinary team continues to monitor and manage all complications closely,” KNH said.

The hospital stated that the babies, weighing a combined 3.6 kilograms before they were referred to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at 3:00 am on August 14, 2025, for urgent specialised care.

Medical evaluation revealed that the twins are joined at the abdomen and pelvis and were born without oral openings.

To save their lives, KNH’s specialised paediatric surgical team performed an emergency colostomy on August 17, 2025, creating an opening to relieve intestinal obstruction and allow stool passage.

he hospital added that the babies also have congenital heart disease, impaired liver function, and a mild blood infection, all being carefully managed by the medical team.

Comprehensive team approach

KNH highlighted the coordinated efforts of neonatologists, paediatric surgeons, anaesthesiologists, cardiologists, radiologists, psychologists, and social workers in providing round-the-clock care.

“The surgery was performed by our senior clinical team who worked tirelessly alongside anaesthesia and nursing staff to ensure the best possible outcome,” the hospital noted.

Evanson Kahuri, KNH Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our priority is to provide specialised care while supporting the family throughout this delicate journey.” He added

“We will continue to provide regular updates on the twins’ progress as we work to stabilise their condition and manage their complex medical needs.”

KNH reaffirmed its commitment to walking with the family through this challenging period, emphasising the importance of teamwork and specialised care in handling rare and delicate cases.