A male security guard at the Bungoma County Referral Hospital helped a woman give birth as health workers began their strike yesterday.
Benson Wanyonyi was manning the main gate when the expectant woman arrived and was experiencing labour pains.
He said he had no prior medical experience and was only seeking to find out what was ailing the woman and realised she was in labour.
Rosebela Marani, 32, had visited the hospital seeking medical attention as she was experiencing labour pains oblivious of the strike.
"I was then informed that medical workers were on strike and I could no longer move further. I am glad the guard helped me out,” she said as quoted by the standard.
Mr Wanyonyi said he was at his post at the main entrance and when he saw the woman at the waiting area in pain, he swung into action.
The incident shocked onlookers as other patients were being discharged from the hospital.
The baby is reported to be in stable condition.