KNH murder suspect stranded in hospital hallway amid bed shortage dispute

The hospital says it cannot comply with the court directive, citing a lack of bed space and concerns over the suspect’s security and mental health status...
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Kennedy Kalombotole, a suspect in two Kenyatta National Hospital murders, remains stranded at Mbagathi Hospital three days after a court ordered his admission for medical evaluation due to a bed shortage and security concerns. He is currently being held in the emergency wing instead of being admitted.
- Kalombotole was ordered to undergo ten days of medical observation.
- According to CEO Dr. Alex Irungu, Mbagathi Hospital is operating at full capacity.
- The hospital plans to seek a court revision to transfer Kalombotole to Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, deemed more suitable for his mental health management and security.
- Kalombotole's lawyer, Philip Maiyo, claims the hospital has defied the court order, stating his client's condition has worsened, including suffering a "serious convulsion" last night.
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