KMPDU calls on DCI to probe into death of Nakuru doctor Laban Langat

The body of Dr. Langat, who began interning at the hospital in August 2023, was discovered on the trenches outside of Margaret Kenyatta Mother and Baby wing on Saturday morning.

In a statement issued on Monday, KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah termed Dr. Langat’s death as a huge blow to the medical fraternity. 

“The circumstances surrounding Dr. Langat's death are shrouded in mystery, and as KMPDU, we call for an immediate and thorough investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to establish the cause of his death. We implore the relevant authorities to expedite the process, ensuring that justice is served swiftly,” reads the statement.

While expressing his condolences to the family of the deceased doctor, KMPDU urged the government to heighten security measures within medical facilities.

“This unfortunate incident underscores the pressing need for heightened security measures within medical facilities. We demand that county governments and hospital management prioritize the safety of healthcare workers, particularly medical interns. It is imperative that hospitals adhere to KMPDC and PPB rules, including providing secure housing within hospital premises for medical interns,” said Dr Atellah.

On Sunday, a government pathologist, Titus Ngulungu uncovered that Dr. Langat died from manual strangulation.