Alarm as second patient killed in same ward at KNH

At precisely 2pm on Thursday inside Ward 7B at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), a disturbing discovery was made—a male patient was found dead under suspicious circumstances.

The 54-year-old man lay motionless on his hospital bed, his body soaked in blood. His bed was positioned directly opposite the ward where, just months earlier, 39-year-old Gilbert Kinyua had been found with his throat brutally slit.

Blood was visible on the floor of the ward, marking the scene of yet another violent death. The deep wound on the victim’s throat mirrored the earlier killing, raising chilling questions about a possible pattern.

In the waiting area, families who had come to visit their loved ones were met with heightened restrictions. Authorities announced that only one visitor would be allowed in, and only for a few minutes.

Multiple investigative units, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Homicide Division and forensic experts from the Government Chemist Department, arrived at the scene. Their mission: to gather evidence that could shed light on the motive and identify those responsible.

Hospital management has officially confirmed the murder and stated that they are working closely with all investigative agencies to ensure a thorough probe.

This second killing in the same ward has sparked serious concerns about patient safety within the hospital.

As the investigation unfolds, Kenyans are left demanding answers—and justice. The question remains: will those behind this heinous act be held accountable?