DETAILED Account From KNH CEO Before Patient’s Throat Was Slit
A patient died inside a ward at Nairobi’s Kenyatta National Hospital approximately a week ago.
In its most recent comment on the event, the hospital’s management expressed concern about a potential take-out job from within the facility (which may involve additional patients or personnel).
At a media briefing on Sunday, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) William Sigilali indicated that there was no proof that an external had entered the facility to commit the murder.
Sigilali claimed that they had since sent the matter to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), confirming that the incident occurred in their wards.
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“Let me state that at this point, we actually do not have evidence that anybody walked in and committed the said crime. We know for a fact the patient was murdered in the ward,” Sigilali stated.
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“We have handed over the matter to the DCI. There is every chance that this person did not walk in in the manner described earlier but we trust the DCI to unravel the mystery.”
“Our team of psychologists and counsellors were mobilised to provide support to the family and to break the sad news to them,” the head added.
“We assure the public that we are taking all necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future. We urge the public to allow the DCI to conduct its investigations without interference and to refrain from speculation that may cause further distress to the family.”
He concluded: “Again, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Mr Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni. We stand with them during this painful time and will continue to provide all necessary support.”
DETAILED Account From KNH CEO Before Patient’s Throat Was Slit
