A suspect in two murders that occurred at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in February and July 2025 will be detained at Mbagathi Hospital in Nairobi pending investigations.
He was detained for 10 days over Identity and health concerns.
During a case hearing on Thursday, Kibera Magistrate Daisy Mutai noted that Kennedy Kalombotole could not be held in a police station due to his medical condition. Kalombotole is said to be having a mental health condition.
“It is clear that the suspect is unwell.
What I am gathering is that it is something that requires close monitoring,” said Mutai.
Lawyers representing Kalombotole, a suspect in a pending murder case opposed his detention at Kilimani Police Station.
They suggested that he be transferred to either Mama Lucy or Mbagathi hospitals.
However, the prosecution raised concerns, saying that relocating Kalombotole to KNH—where the incident originally took place—could pose a security threat to other patients and staff.
Police officers from Kilimani Police Station told court they are unable to detain him any longer due to insufficient resources.
The officers said they lack the medication, daily medical support, and specific dietary provisions essential for his condition.
Police referred his case as a serious medical condition that needs close supervision.
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