Student Nurse Who Helped Resuscitate Accident Victim Through CPR Offered Employment

• Merphine Moonga became a hero after saving a man who had been involved in a car accident that claimed the driver's life
• The 25-year-old nursing student performed CPR on the victim until he regained consciousness and was rushed to hospital
• As a show of gratitude, Moonga has been offered a government job, making her the first of four siblings to be employed in her family

A 25-year-old woman has been offered permanent employment after her selfless act saved a life.

Mwebantu reports that Merphine Moonga, a student nurse, became a national hero after she helped resuscitate former footballer Rainford Kalaba.

Driver died in the accident

Moonga was the first to respond to the rescue of Mr Kalaba and performed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at the scene.

The former Chipolopolo skipper had been involved in a road accident that claimed the life of the driver.

She responded by performing CPR for around 20 minutes until she noticed signs of life in the victim, who has since been discharged from the hospital.

Moonga was given the letter of appointment by Civil Service Commission Chairperson Dr Choolwe Beyani.

Saving victim changed Moonga's life

Beyani praised the graduate for her bravery, adding that the gesture of employment was in line with the presidential directive to employ volunteers.

“It is important to understand that this issue is not about Mr. Kalaba because he is known. It is an issue of a selfless young lady who rose to the demands of her profession under very unusual circumstances,” he said.

An elated Moonga thanked the Civil Service Commission and the government for the reward.

The Eden University graduate added that saving the life of Mr Kalaba, whom she did not know, has changed her life.

“The opportunity to serve in government will have a great impact on my family, as I am the first of four siblings to be employed in the family,” she said.

Man saved from floods beaten for disregarding warnings

Elsewhere, Kenyans expressed their anger after a video of a man who was almost swept by floods went viral on the internet.

Details indicate that the man had been warned against daring to cross the raging water but he ignored the warning and plunged in.

His move came days after Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen asked Kenyans to avoid engaging in activities that can claim lives.

Proofreading by Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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Photo of Merphine Moonga holding the letter of appointment.

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