Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully removed a bullet lodged in Boniface Kariuki's skull, after he was shot during protests yesterday. Doctors revealed he was shot on the left side of the head.
The gunshot caused massive blood loss and life-threatening injuries.
Speaking when he issued a status update on the 22-year-old's condition, Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr William Kiprono Sigilai said the delicate surgical operation took two hours, and was led by a multidisciplinary team under neurosurgeon Dr Sam Njiru.
Upon arrival at the hospital, Kariuki was received by the emergency care team, stabilised, and placed on life support.
