Mike Sonko, National Economic Development Party leader, has praised the US-based humanitarian organisation Care for a Child’s Heart (CFACH) for donating two containers of lifesaving medical equipment to Kenya.The shipment includes hospital beds, lab gear, X-ray machines, and MRI machines, which are currently awaiting clearance at Mombasa Port.

Sonko urged swift release of the equipment to benefit health facilities immediately, highlighting its importance in improving treatment access for vulnerable patients, especially children with congenital heart disease.

The delegation from CFACH, led by President Solomon Makau Musymi, included senior nurse Nicole Sagarra and neurosurgeon Joseph Mutie, who recently performed Kenya’s first minimally invasive esophageal surgery.Sonko expressed gratitude for the organisation's continued support, calling the donation a major boost to Kenya’s healthcare system.The move aims to strengthen services and save lives through specialised care.CFACH has been collaborating with local institutions to improve medical access for children in Kenya.