A Nairobi court has ordered that Kennedy Kalombotole, the prime suspect in the killing of a patient at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), be held at Mbagathi Hospital under tight security for 10 days, as police continue investigations and he receives medical treatment.
Magistrate Daisy Mutai of the Kibera Law Courts issued the ruling on Thursday following an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which sought more time to complete inquiries into the case. "The state has demonstrated good faith in its application, as there exist compelling reasons for the continued detention of Kalombotole," ruled Magistrate Mutai.
The OCS Kilimani Police Station has been tasked with overseeing his custody during this period. The court also directed that Kalombotole's lawyer be granted unrestricted access to visit him at any time during his stay at the medical facility.
Medical reports submitted by the ODPP, through State Counsel Gikui Gichuhi, revealed that Kalombotole is suffering from chronic type 2 diabetes and epilepsy, and has been experiencing seizures due to inconsistent medication.
