KNH clarifies bullet recovered during treatment of Pipeline's shooting victim is with detectives

The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has clarified the status of a bullet recovered during the treatment of a patient who was injured in a shooting incident in Pipeline, Nairobi.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the hospital said the bullet recovered during the patient’s treatment was retained and preserved as part of the relevant medical and evidentiary records.

“The Hospital wishes to clarify that the bullet/projectile recovered during medical management was retained and preserved as part of the relevant medical and evidentiary records.” read the statement in part.

Moreen, a mother of one, died on Friday at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) after four days of treatment.

According to initial reports, the bullet removed from Abdala’s leg had mysteriously disappeared, while the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) remained silent despite claims the officer involved was attached to Shauri Moyo Police Station.

KNH said the recovered bullet was handled in accordance with established medical and investigative procedures.

“In accordance with established procedures, such recovered items are handed over to investigating officers through the appropriate judicial and investigative process for further handling and forensic examination,” the hospital said.

The hospital further affirmed that it remains committed to cooperating with the relevant authorities and providing any information or records required through the appropriate channels.

 Human rights activists accused the government of negligence and silence over the incident.