KNH Denies Missing Bullet After Gikomba Shooting
Kenyatta National Hospital has firmly rejected claims that a bullet recovered from a teenage patient went missing following a shooting incident at Gikomba Market.
The hospital stated that the projectile was carefully retained and preserved as both medical and evidentiary material. The clarification comes after the family of a woman who died in the same attack raised questions about the handling of the evidence.
The shooting on August 3 left 44-year-old Moreen Nduku dead and 16-year-old Abdala Lihan injured. According to relatives, the bullet passed through Moreen’s body before lodging in the boy’s leg. Moreen was rushed to the hospital but died on Friday after four days of treatment, prompting the family to demand answers about the circumstances of the attack and the subsequent management of the recovered bullet.
In an official statement signed by Dr Joel Lessan, Senior Director of Clinical Services, the hospital explained that the item recovered during Abdala’s medical care remained part of its records. “The Hospital wishes to clarify that the bullet/projectile recovered during medical management was retained and preserved as part of the relevant medical and evidentiary records,” the statement read. Officials added that such items are transferred to investigators through established judicial and investigative channels for forensic examination.
The family has alleged that police officers made repeated visits to the hospital seeking details on when the teenager would undergo surgery to remove the bullet. Human rights activists have also called for a full investigation into both the shooting itself and the chain of custody of the recovered evidence. The hospital maintained that it remains ready to assist authorities with any required information or records through proper channels.
The incident occurred while officers were reportedly pursuing suspected phone thieves at the busy market. As the family continues to seek justice for Moreen’s death and Abdala’s injury, the hospital’s public denial aims to close speculation around the bullet’s whereabouts and reaffirm adherence to standard procedures for handling forensic material.
