Another patient has reportedly been killed at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), raising fresh concerns about patient safety at the country’s largest referral hospital.
According to reports from the authorities, the 52-year-old male patient was found dead on his bed in Ward Seven. Witnesses stated that the patient was physically disabled.
Security agencies, led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), have camped at the hospital to determine what exactly transpired and who was responsible for the patient’s death.
In a statement issued hours after the incident, KNH CEO William Sigilai confirmed on Thursday, June 17, that the patient was found dead after visiting hours, at around 2 pm.
"We are deeply saddened to confirm an incident regarding the tragic death of a patient at Kenyatta National Hospital. On the afternoon of July 17, 2025, at around 2 pm, immediately after visiting hours, a patient was discovered in a medical ward in blood-soaked beddings. The patient was examined and certified dead," the CEO stated.
"The matter has since been reported to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and other government security agencies. Our thoughts and prayers are with the patient's family during this difficult time," he added.
While extending its condolences to the family, the hospital assured Kenyans of its commitment to safety and stated that it would provide updates as more information became available. about the incident
The incident marks the second time this year that a patient has been murdered at the hospital under unclear circumstances.
In February, another patient was found murdered inside the hospital after being fatally stabbed by an unknown individual on the night of Thursday, February 6.
Initial reports blamed the incident on a security lapse, claiming that an unidentified individual entered Ward Seven and fatally stabbed the patient with a kitchen knife.
"We are deeply saddened to confirm an incident involving the tragic death of a patient at the Kenyatta National Hospital," the CEO said.
"The hospital is working closely with law enforcement authorities and has launched an internal investigation to determine the facts surrounding this incident," he added.
