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MoH orders urgent review of hospital security after twin ward murders at KNH

MoH orders urgent review of hospital security after twin ward murders at KNH

The ministry confirmed ongoing internal reviews across major hospitals, and that it was working with the Ministry of Interior to bolster security within health facilities. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Ministry of Health in Kenya has ordered an urgent review of security protocols in national referral hospitals after two murders at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the latest occurring on July 17.

  • The murder victim, Edward Maingi Ndegwa, was found with visible neck injuries shortly after a family visit.
  • Aden Duale, Health Cabinet Secretary, cited “systemic failures in leadership, governance, and safety” as contributors to the security lapse.
  • A prime suspect, Kennedy Kalombotole, a long-term patient, has been linked to previous unsolved murders and was arrested shortly after the incident.

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