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CJ Maraga and his wife airlifted to Nairobi for treatment – PHOTOS


Chief Justice David Maraga and his wife, Yucabeth Nyaboke, have been airlifted from Nakuru to Nairobi for comprehensive medical attention at Nairobi Hospital.

The two were involved in a road accident along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway on Saturday morning which left them nursing injuries.

The military chopper which airlifted Chief Justice David Maraga and his wife from Nakuru on arrival at Wilson Airport in Nairobi. PHOTO | COURTESY
The military chopper which airlifted Chief Justice David Maraga and his wife from Nakuru on arrival at Wilson Airport in Nairobi. PHOTO | COURTESY

The couple were immediately rushed to the War Memorial Hospital Nakuru but have now been airlifted to Nairobi following a presidential directive.

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In a brief address to the media at the War Memorial Hospital Nakuru before being taken to Lanet military airstrip to be flown to Nairobi, the Chief Justice said they are both in stable conditions.

Chief Justice David Maraga's wife Yucabeth Nyaboke is assisted to a waiting ambulance at the War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru. PHOTO | NATION
Chief Justice David Maraga’s wife Yucabeth Nyaboke is assisted to a waiting ambulance at the War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru. PHOTO | NATION

Maraga said he suffered head injuries while his wife sustained neck injuries.

Chief Justice David Maraga addresses the media on his way out of War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru. PHOTO | NATION
Chief Justice David Maraga addresses the media on his way out of War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru. PHOTO | NATION

The Chief Justice also gave an update of their medical condition via Twitter, while also thanking Kenyans for their prayers and concern.